Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0021
0021-5
WARNING
To avoid injury to eyes, use care when removing spring-loaded parts.
NOTE
Air Force Only: Lower receivers without a pivot pin detent are acceptable for use
by Air Force personnel for all mission requirements worldwide. Refer to Air Force
TO 11W3-5-5-24 for National Stock Numbers for replacement pivot pins.
Catch pivot pin detent and helical spring as pivot pin is removed.
7. Insert fabricated pivot pin removal tool (15) (WP 0030, Figure 3) to compress pivot pin detent. Turn
pivot pin (16) a quarter turn. Remove tool and pivot pin.
1 v s 1 7 4
1 7
1 8
Figure 6. Removal of Detent and Helical Spring.
8. Catch pivot pin detent (18) and helical spring (17) in cupped hand to prevent loss.
NOTE
If helical spring will not come out, use a wire to pull it out.