Argo Service Manual Wheels, Axles & Chains
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8.
Perform the servicing procedure, Installing the Firewall.
Removing the Idler Shaft (Conquest, Response, Bigfoot & Conquest 6x6)
8.
Locate the 2 set screws on the inner and outer bearings and remove.
IMPORTANT
1.
Perform the servicing procedure, Removing the Firewall.
2.
Perform the servicing procedure, Removing the Battery & unbolt the battery holder
from the lower frame, (Right side idler shaft only), in section ES.
3.
Perform the servicing procedure, Removing the Driven Clutch, (Left side idler
shaft only), in section CS. (Optional, if you find it easier to access the idler shaft)
4.
Remove the brake caliper (mechanical or hydraulic) on the side of the idler shaft
being removed. You do not have to disconnect the brake line from the hydraulic
caliper. Refer to steps 1 through 4 of Removing the Brake Pads, in the brake sec-
tion of this service guide. (Optional as above)
6.
Perform the servicing procedure, Removing the Brake Disc in section BR. (Op-
tional, if you find it easier to access the idler shaft)
7.
Perform the servicing procedure, Drive Chain Removal. Remove the front drive
chain connecting the front wheel to the idler axle, as well as the drive chain connect-
ing the middle (6 wheel) or mid/front (8 wheel) to the idler axle. Photo WA-52
5.
Perform the servicing procedure, Idler Chain Removal.
Idler shafts on Conquest, Response, Bigfoot & 6x6 Conquest models manufactured
from S/N CB16970, RB17033, BF11543 & V6016200000C12747, utilize 1 retaining
ring on each shaft. These are seated to a machined groove on each of the shafts. One
idler shaft has an “inboard” retaining ring and the other an “outboard” retaining
ring. A better explanation of these retaining rings is discussed in the servicing
procedure, Removing the Idler Shaft, for those vehicles manufactured in the above
serial number range. This retaining ring minimizes the amount the floating sprocket
can float.
Vehicles prior to the above serial numbers do not have these retaining rings installed
to the idler shafts. The newer style idler shaft is fully exchangeable with the earlier
ones, however, during reassembly of the floating sprocket to the newer idler shaft, it
should be noted that it is installed facing opposite to the way it was originally
installed on the older style shaft. Earlier sprockets were installed with the set screw
hole facing outwards. The newer style shaft requires the sprocket to be installed with
the set screw hole facing inwards.
