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#1024952 04/29/2014 3:30 AM
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Hey guys, I missing the washer that holds the spring ( I think it holds the spring ) under the steering wheel. I have everything else. Here is a pic from Dad's posts that shows the spring, I am missing, the washer.

https://picasaweb.google.com/103098517476416596131/UntitledAlbum12#5566158133092138738

What do you guys suggest I do for a washer? I am hoping to make one, or tack one, but I have no idea the purpose of the washer.

Craig

CraigK #1025229 04/30/2014 3:34 AM
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Well, don't all respond at once!

I found a flat washer with 40 little slits on the inner ring, and pounded it over with a 3/4 inch black nipple. Slits bent over and did the job.

CraigK #1025299 04/30/2014 2:47 PM
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Good fix. That is an internal star washer by the way. What year and model truck do you have? It helps the rest of us understand what you have and need. The washer helps keep the "cup" flat and prevents the nut from distorting the cup when it is tightened.


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Steve_H #1025481 05/01/2014 6:11 AM
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53 GMC. And it worked well. The spines got a bit scratched as it went over, but the wheel goes on ok. Thanks, I thought it was just for pressure on the bearing, but I wasn't sure.


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