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The tab washer does no good whatsoever. The tab washer is soft and just guarantees that whatever torque is applied will soon go away. I have never seen one yet prevent the nut from loosening. You are better off to replace it with a hardened washer. Blue locktight will probably hold but red locktite will definitely hold. If you plan to take it apart very often blue will be easier to deal with. I have red on mine. Jim