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I have a '63 223. There is a tab for the return spring formed as a part of the steering box side cover.
It's been a while, but I know that there is at least a thick felt washer on each side of the equalizer bar at the engine side and the frame side. Not sure about any metal washers.
Thanks John, steering box is not installed. Felt washers would explain why I don't remember anything there. I think I am the only person to remove this assembly since first assembly.