Supports hub and bearing load for stable wheel rotation Prevents oil seal leaks that cause bearing washout Stops play, binding or seized stub causing steering issues EAC’s FRC8540 rear stub axle cures worn or damaged originals on Defender (pre-1993), which often exhibit corrosion between bearings or leaking oil seals that spill swivel grease, damaging hubs and triggering MOT failures. Common symptoms include binding during turns, noisy operation, degraded steering feel and metal swarf in threads. The bronze thrust bush and needle roller bearing rely on tight tolerances—once worn, repair is unreliable, and remanufacturing threads is costly.
