fork seal question

[Hemiap]

Ok i just got done replacing both fork seals. When I pulled the old seal off it had a metal washer between it and the metal oil stopper ring. The new seals did not have the metal washer. The manual does not even mention the metal washer. I did notice the old seals are smaller than the new seals. Is this ok? Or did I miss something?? I got it back together, the fluid levels are tough to get right, and now the bike is way stiffer in the front but I think I did it right!!