Well Scott you can drive it out. If the lifter is in the notch, take something like a tooth and hold it back. The bushing has also become brittle. Look for cracks. The shaft may come out and the bushing may stay complete, apiece make break off, or it may crumble (first video). If it remains in one piece you can open it up where its tight and it may survive without any issues. People do make replacements.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.