well...it's hard to tell with the diagrams, but it looks like there is no spacer. I guess the peg (part 24 in the first diagram posted, part 16 in the other) is suppose to be that loose of a fit within the bracket. The washer, I thought was for spacing (part 23), goes outside the bracket to keep the split pin from coming back through.
I guess if anyone has a clear picture of a real bike would be better for me.
Thanks!
Pelican