Argo All 6X6, Service Manual

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Wheels, Axles & Chains Argo Service Manual
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NOTE
To promote regular maintenance of important Argo components, ARGO has provided an
access hole through each rim and hub for ease of bearing lubrication.
Idler Shaft Bearing Lubrication (Frontier Models Only)
Left and right hand side inner and outer
idler shaft bearings are fitted with a right
angled grease fitting. With the front floor
pan removed, the left side inner idler shaft
grease fitting is accessible at the bottom of
the bearing flange. The right side inner idler
shaft grease fitting is located at the top of
the flange.
Both outer idler shaft bearing grease fittings are located at the top of the flange. All of
these can be accessed conveniently with a grease gun fitted with a flexible extension
head. Grease with a small amount of a lithium based, NLGI #2 or 3 mineral oil based
grease, (such as Shell Alvania #3) or ARGO Brand Multi-Purpose Grease Part No. 130-
105)
.
Apply every 50 hours of operation, if vehicle has been used in water for extended
periods of time or whenever major maintenance is performed on the vehicle.
Inner Axle Bearing Lubrication
The inner axle flanges are equipped with
a grease nipple Lubricate the bearings
with a small amount of a lithium based,
NLGI #2 or 3 mineral oil based grease,
(such as Shell Alvania #3) or ARGO
Brand Multi-Purpose Grease Part No.
130-105). Apply every 50 hours or before
the vehicle is taken out of service for any
extended period. Dirt, dust and exposure
to water will accelerate this servicing to
less than 50 hour intervals. Only a small
amount of grease is required.
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