Yeah, the shaft is often unnervingly wobbly, and the steel thrust washer just floats in the recess -- just make doubly sure it's there! It's only there to stop the steel shaft wearing against the soft alloy, but crucial!

Fit the shaft to the pump first, then then pump assembly into the crankcase.
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