Originally Posted by itchy b

I tilted it to the side to ensure the pad stayed in place.
Using the VTS spring retainer without the inner pad originally, it was tight when i got the nut flush.
made it very hard to loosen the nut of to fit the inner pad which i missed 1st time around.
Changed to the standard retainer which made getting the nut flush possible.
Coudnt get the thread started on the shaft with the thicker retainer.
Question is, did i use the correct retainer and the thicker one is an option for harder setting or should i be using the thicker retainer straight off?