In An Effort To Protect More Valuable Underlying Parts, Bronze Thrust Washers Can Be Utilized. Thrust Washers Support The Axial Load On A Shaft. They Are Designed To Prevent Movement Along The Axis Of A Shaft.Thrust Washers Can Be Grooved To Provide Additional Lubrication Distribution. For High Heat Applications These Grooves Can Be Filled With Graphite To Provide Self-Lubricating Properties To The Washer.