Spring Washers

[eamici]

Getting ready to install the steering components. I see there are two small circular cut outs on the upper steering shaft. Evidently there are two "Spring washer" that fit into those cut outs which I have lost.

How critical are these? Is there a substitute work around?

[d42davis]

I never found mine either. It left slop in the wheel movement.
I called F5 and got 2. I think the shipping cost is more than the material cost.
I then used a drop of cement to hold them in place while I slid the 2 shafts together.

[Itchief]

X2 what d42davis said they are there to remove play in the steering shaft

Well worth the few dollars to get replacements from FFR


Rick

[edwardb]

They're called Belleville washers, and they're very important for the steering column as already mentioned. FFR supplied Belleville spring washers are equivalent to McMaster #9712K62. $4+ for a pack of 12 and they only charge actual shipping cost. Very reasonable. I tried and really liked the next higher size #9712K63 (.036 vs .038 total thickness). Slightly thicker and improved the fit of the collapsing column.

[eamici]

thanks to all for such a quick response