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Step 9:
Remove the hammer spring. The spring plunger has a special cut for screwdrivers or round pin. You will need to position the
side of the screwdriver in front of the subframe plunger, wrap your hand around the subframe and squeeze the screwdriver to
move the plunger backwards, while pulling the small retention loop out of the subframe with the other hand. Slowly release
tension, as the plunger and hammer spring will want to fly across the room. Plunger, spring and spring guide will fall out of
the subframe after the retention loop is removed.Step 10:
Remove hammer pin/sear spring combo out of the
subframe, rotate the safety upward counter-clockwise to
remove it, and the hammer will fall out after safety is out of
the subframe. Disassembly is complete.Step 11: Reassembly
Push the extractor into the bolt slot, while supporting its tail
around the rails. Small taps with a brass hammer will have it
seated. Make sure the extractor slot is clean and has no dirt.
Any excessive pressure will bend the extractor and destroy it.