Argo Service Manual Wheels, Axles & Chains
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WA-43
Removing an Axle (Without Bearing Extension)
1.
Locate the axle to be removed and perform the servicing procedure, Removing the
Drive Chains.
2.
Locate the bolt threaded to end of the
axle at the inner bearing and remove.
Photo WA-98
6x6 Vanguard vehicles manufactured prior to
S/N S7447 do not utilize axles with this end
bolt design.
3.
Remove the 2 set screws from the inner bearing collar. Photo WA-99
4.
Remove the set screw from the drive sprocket. Photo WA-100 (Except for all front
sprockets which float)
5.
Remove all hardware securing the
flanges of both inner and outer bearings.
Photo WA-101
Depending on the axle and location of the
drive sprocket, you may have to slide the
sprocket along the axle to better access the
hardware of the flanges with your wrenches.
WA-99
WA-98
Front axles on Vanguard 6x6's manufactured prior to S/N S8131 are not splined. These
axles and sprockets are keyed and allow the front sprocket to float. Loosen the set screw
on the locking collar used to limit the amount the sprocket can float.
WA-100
WA-101
