Gear Shift Hill Bushing Assembly

I could not find this in the search. I have installed a Hill bushing for my 360. Some shift box assemblies have on the right side, a hollow "piston", spring, round disc and circlip. I have seen that others have a a thin washer as well. Were they assembled both ways, with or without this washer? Mine does not have the washer. But I found this assembly has been worked on before I purchased the car and maybe it was not reinstalled. Would not having this washer affect shifting? I am ready to reassemble but before I do I wonder if this is an issue.

 

The washer does not show in this illustration. The washer would be between 22 and 23.

 

I am going to put it back together as is without that “missing” washer. Thanks.

 

Well that was my thought. I went to put in a Hill bush but one is already there and apparently in good condition. I put the new bush in any way. So I do not believe it the bush. I could try a washer and see what happens. I can always remove it.

I am going to reassemble with the components that came with this unit. If the 1st and 2nd shift is still not smooth I’ll try the washer with the mix.