Argo Service Manual Wheels, Axles & Chains
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23. Perform the servicing procedure, Installing the Drive Chain.
Removing an Axle (With Bearing Extension)
Response, Bigfoot and Conquest 6x6 vehicles, are manufactured with a cast aluminum
bearing extension assembled to the front axles. The Conquest 8x8 model utilizes these
extensions at both front and rear axles.
The same procedure used for removing a standard axle, can be used for removing an axle
with a bearing extension. See servicing procedure, Removing an Axle on page WA-42.
The bearing extension can remain bolted to the lower frame.
Installing an Axle (With Bearing Extension)
When installing the outer bearing to an axle with an aluminum bearing extension, it needs
to be secured to the machined area on the axle closest to the wheel hub. Carriage
mounting bolts are also longer and need to be assembled to the outer flange first before
this bearing is secured to the axle. See Photo WA-127 on following page.
There are also some differences in the mounting of the outer flanges to the extension with
regards to components, depending on the date of manufacture. On Models manufactured
prior to S/N CB19200, RB19204, BF13178 & C13176, there is no inner flange or second
gasket assembled to the extension. Install gasket, then bearing and greasable flange.
Photo WA-125
Vehicles manufactured from S/N CB19200, RB19204, BF13178 & C13176 require
gasket, inner flange, second gasket, then outer bearing and greasable outer flange.
Photo WA-126
IMPORTANT
This information is extremely important, especially if the aluminum extension has been
replaced. Older style extensions are no longer available and must be replaced with the
new design. These new extensions will require the extra components in reassembly.
WA-125
WA-126
