356C steering shaft to bearing fitment- confused!

[E. Neil Zuchowski]

Assembling a 356C which I purchased in boxes. The steering shaft race (1 in picture) slips very easily thru the bearing in the column. No contact is made. Am I missing something?

[Doug McDonnell]

This link might help: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=40489&hilit=steering+shaft+bearing

[E. Neil Zuchowski]

Thanks Doug: After more fittings, it looks like the hub on the steering wheel actually engages the bearing and not the race on the steering shaft.

[Norm Miller]

Doug,

Neil is correct.
The spring and retainer press on the bearing keeping it snug.