Steering is back, snap ring is not in

[CJ the noisemaker]

So I had to tighten up the steering column today, and I also had to put the bearings back into the column as well. When I was putting it back together, the snap ring that holds the wheel lock plate broke. I went ahead and put the wheel back together.

The wheel is tight, horn works, column is tight, and it doesn't move from side to side.

So my question is if I needed that snap ring if the wheel is tight?

[gsmikie]

the snap ring for the lock plate keeps the shaf from moving up and down with out it the bearings on the shaft will wear out fast

[Mars]

Yeah you need that in there. Advance or someplace like it should have a snap ring to fit.