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SECTION 7
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Figure 7-19 Re-tightening bolts.
Replace badly worn or damaged tires with original equip-
ment Goodyear tires. Consult your ARGO dealer if in doubt.
Any other tires (size, type or tread pattern), will affect the
skid steering characteristics of the vehicle.
ARGO track systems are designed for use ONLY with origi-
nal equipment Goodyear Runamuk tires.
7.2.8 AXLE BEARING MOUNTING
The axles are mounted to the Argo using special cork gas-
kets between the flanged bearings and the outside surface of
the lower body (see Figure 7-18). During the initial run-in
period, the gasket material may relax causing the nuts to
loosen slightly. These should be checked and re-tightened
after initial 8 hours of use and then after every 100 hours.
See Figure 7-19.
Figure 7-18. Bearing Flange and Cork Gasket
7.3 MECHANICAL BRAKES - 6x6 VANGUARD
7.3.1 GENERAL
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the mechanical brake
system is required to maintain optimum vehicle performance.
Inspect the brake pads after every 25 hours of use. Badly
worn pads can lead to brake disc damage. To inspect the
pads, first remove the firewall:
To remove the firewall:
1. Remove the front floor pan.
2. Remove the left and right brake adjustment nuts with a
1/2" deep socket and ratchet (refer to Section 1.6).
3. Pull both steering levers back, away from the dash and
against the seat.
4. Remove the gearshift knob.
5. Remove the 2 firewall retaining bolts with a 3/8" wrench
(refer to Section 1.6)
6. Pull the bottom of the firewall back and lift it out of the
vehicle.
Mechanical brake inspection procedure
With the firewall removed, inspect both brake caliper as-
semblies.
Figure 7-20. Mechanical brake assemblies
