Please excuse my general stupidity in this. Been working on servicing the front axle (Dana 44) on my 77 4x4. It has Warn premium locking hubs. As I disassembled the hubs there was a rather large spring inside (both sides) that was broken and twisted and destroyed. The Warn Premium Locking hub rebuild kit (Sold at 4 wheel parts etc) does not include this spring. Does anyone know where I can find this part? What is it called? I think it puts back pressure on the gear with in the hub. Judging by how mangled it was I wonder as to how critical it is to the general function of the hub.
Thanks for your help!