Service manual
Argo Service Manual Wheels, Axles & Chains
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17. Secure the sprocket to the axle shaft. Line up the countersink in the axle shaft with
the set screw in the sprocket. Apply blue 242 LOCTITE to the threads of the set
screw and tighten. Torque to specifications. Photo WA-123 (All front drive
sprockets are floaters and do not require the set screw.)
16. Tighten down the hardware of both inner and outer bearing flanges. Torque to
specifications.
18. Install the bolt and flat washers to the
end of the axle. Apply blue 242
LOCTITE to the threads of the bolt and
torque to specifications. Photo WA-124
See NOTE top of page WA-41 regard-
ing 6x6 Vanguards prior to S7447
19. Apply blue 242 LOCTITE to the threads
of the 2 set screws of the inner bearing
and install. Torque to specifications. .
Keyed Front Axles - used on Vanguard 6x6's manufactured prior to S/N S8131:
ii. Slip the keyed sprocket on to end of the axle shaft with the longer shoulder side
facing inwards. At the same time, align the keys on the axle shaft with the keyways
iii. Slide the sprocket on followed by the locking collar used as a stop to limit the
amount this sprocket may float.
i. Tighten down and torque all inner and outer bearing flange hardware. Install the
front drive chain. Align the axle sprocket, with that of the sprocket on the idler axle.
ii. Position the locking collar on the front axle shaft so that it limits the amount the
front axle sprocket may float to the right of the axle shaft. Apply blue 242
LOCTITE to the set screw on the collar and tighten down securely. Back to step 18
i. Assemble the keys to the axle shaft and apply anti-seize to the keyed area.
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