I went out and dug out my steering column (partly disassembled) and took a photo. There's a split ring around the shaft that the spring pushes on to take up radial play between the shaft and inner race of the ball bearing. In case anyone is interested.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
