RS Venture 2005 Idler wheel replacement

[Laphroaig]

See picture. These idler wheels needs replacing. Anyone with experience of correct procedure? Do I need to relieve the spring tension before loosening bolts?
Help and hints would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[maim]

when i do the ones that look like that on my 11 apex xtx, with the rear of the sled suspended with no weight on suspension, i pull the top bolt out of the shock, undo the dog bone linking it to the rear shock. next i crack loose the set screws as they can be a bugger to get loose if you do not have a vice handy. then pull the bolts that hold the shaft in. it then should wiggle out with some effort. after you have the wheels replaced, on reinstallation, i reccomend not tightening the set screws until the shaft is bolted back in as it can be a pain to get them to sit flat on the rail flanges.

 

[Laphroaig]

Thanks maim! Both wheels are now replaced. Job was straightforward and without problems when following your instructions.

 

[MEL]

I'm a little late joining this thread but if anyone is out there. I'm replacing the inner idlers on my 05 vector. Maim said on your apex you removed the top shock bolt. I am assuming its the front shock. Maybe mines different but should I release all tension on the spring before I do that? Otherwise it sounds similar to mine. I would rather do it in the sled. I have a hard time getting my skid back in place.
Thanks for any help folks.

 

[maim]

sry, just saw this. i do not play with the spring tension on the front shock when i do it in place. i pull the front skid shock bolt on the w arm. i just did it 2 weeks ago when i put the refreshed (@cannondale27 ) shocks into the skid while it was in the sled.

 

[MEL]

Great! Thanks much. Appreciate the response and the help on an old thread!