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Originally Posted by KTL View Post
But honestly the steering wheel hub is also stopped by the end of the shaft where the splines end. The shaft is larger diameter there, so the hub can’t go any further. I think the circlip just prevents the hub from damage when you tighten the main nut for the steering wheel? Because without the circlip, the hub could push past the end of the male splines on the shaft? I’m not entirely sure on that belief because I didn’t take any measurements
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Originally Posted by r55forme View Post
Thank you Kevin, that makes complete sense now that I see your picture. I have a Momo hub and it makes a slight grinding noise as I go around, and the clip itself is deformed. I had put grease on that point but now that I've seen your picture I will try putting a new clip on and see if that sorts it all out. Thank you!


Good stuff! Who would have thunk' all these years later...KTL (Kevin) is still answering such unique questions...If you are ever driving through Missouri first drink is on me!


Nicely done sir!

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