Argo All 6X6, Service Manual

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Wheels, Axles & Chains Argo Service Manual
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5. Remove all hardware securing the flanges of both inner and outer bearings.
6. Pull the axle from the vehicle. If necessary use a soft faced mallet to knock the axle at
the hub, from behind.
7. Retrieve the drive sprocket(s) from inside the vehicle once the axle has been com pletely
removed from the vehicle.
8. Remove the axle assembly to a clean work bench for further disassembly
9. Remove gaskets and flanges.
10. Remove the set screw(s) of the outer bearing and slide the bearing from the axle. If the
bearing does not slide off freely, an arbor press may be needed.
11. Remove the greasable flange.
Installing an Axle/Bearing/Sprocket
(Without Bearing Extension)
1. Loosely install the inner bearing/flange
assembly to the vehicle frame.
2. Locate the axle and stand it upright on a
clean work bench.
3. Slip the outer bearing greasable flange
over the axle shaft along with one (1)
cork gasket.
4. Slip the outer bearing over the axle shaft,
orienting it with the collar facing up.
5. Align the flat machined surface closest
to the
sprocket
end of the axle, with the
set screw hole of the bearing. Apply 242
blue LOCTITE to the threads of the set
screw and install. Snug the set screw to
the shaft. Do NOT over-tighten.
6. Temporarily install a retaining ring over the shaft as close to the bottom of the spline as
possible.
7. Place the bearing carrier into axle hole location on the frame and install the assembled
axle through the lower body.
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