Wheels, Axles & Chains Argo Service Manual
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If the Chain tensioner is being installed on an inside chain: Photo WA-35
1.
Insert the end of the pivot pin with the
cotter pin hole through the inner chan-
nel of the vehicle frame.
2.
Place bushing, lower tensioner arm,
upper tensioner arm and spring on to
the pivot pin as you push the pivot pin
through.
3.
Insert end of pivot pin into the frame
bushing and align the cotter pin holes.
4.
Insert the cotter pin and bend it over with a pair of needle nose pliers.
6.
Install the spring between upper and lower arms.
5.
Press the upper and lower tensioner arms together. Make sure that the faces of the
nylons slider blocks are up against the chain.
WA-35
Assembling the Chain Tensioner System
On 8x8 models manufactured from serial numbers CB16049 & RB16104, or
6x6 models from serial numbers BF9212, SN10191 & S10178:
If the nylon slider block needs replacing:
1.
Place the tensioner block onto a work-
bench and position the slider block over
the shaft of the assembly.
2.
With a soft faced mallet tap the slider
block to snap it on to the shaft. Photo
WA-36
3.
Slip a torsion spring over the welded
bushing on the frame, and secure with
a cotter pin. Orient as in Photo WA-37
WA-36
4.
Slip the second torsion spring on to the shaft of the tensioner cam assembly.
Photo WA-38
