By diggs on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I have an 1989 Argo Magnum. It has the splined axles. The rear axle on the left side moves in and out and I cannot figure out what part is missing or broken. I am guessing that there should be a snap clip somewhere...but the parts manual does not show anything? What am I doing wrong??

By Al on Unrecorded Date: Edit

On my 99 Argo Vanguard, there is supposed to be a bolt and a washer on the inside of each axle to hold it in.

Al

By Gord on Unrecorded Date: Edit

There are grub screws on the bearings that locate the axles laterally. There should be two of these grub screws for each axle, one per bearing. If the grub screw loosens, the axle may float. Additionally later model ARGO's have a bolt and washer arrangement that mounts to the inner most end of the axle which prevents the axle from moving out. If yours has one ftted try to tighten it. I'm guessing that you have missing or loose grub screws in your axle bearings. Good Luck!

By diggs on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I believe I have the grub screws too. I do not have a bolt and washer. I have tightened the grub screws but the axle still floats. My argo repair man tells me that there is a cam of some sort in the bearing that pops the axle into place. He tells me to replace the bearing...inboard or outboard...I have no idea. I will try the grub screws again.

By Russell Lee (Bigkodiak) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Diggs
The bearings aren't that expensive. I would just replace both if you are going to replace one. I also recently had to replace a flange because I hit something while turning and it forced the bearing out of the flange. The flange was expanded just enough that I could push the bearing in and out of the flange by tapping on the tire just a bit. Check that the Grub screw on the sprocket is tight as well.
Russ

By Al on Unrecorded Date: Edit

diggs,
>I believe I have the grub screws too. I do not have a bolt and washer.

Are you saying there is no tapped hole in the end of the axle? If there is, you are missing the bolt and washer, and that is the problem. Mine has the set screws, 2 per bearing, and the bolt and washer.

Al

By diggs on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Excellent points...Al & Rus. Al, I will check for the bolt and washer. I do not remember a bolt and washer in the other axles...but then again, I only looked at the floating axle.

Rus, if it comes to it, I will change both bearings. My sprocket grubs are fine. My Calgary repairman suggested I change my axle to the newer axle design. Is this a worthy upgrade? What are the advantages?

Diggs

By Russell Lee (Bigkodiak) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Diggs
It depends on the type of axle you currently have. If your axle, sprocket and hub are not splined you may want to change. It will be costly to do all the axles though. Probably around $125-150 per axle.
Russ