Maintenance Instructions

10044S
Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-10 2005-09-20
DISASSEMBLING THE BARREL ASSEMBLY
8. With the barrel assembly and upper receiver assembly separated, the barrel assembly
may be further disassembled by the following procedures:
a. Remove the compensator as follows:
(1) Clamp the barrel in a vise, equipped with vise jaw caps to ensure an adequate grip
without damage to the barrel;
(2) Using the combination wrench and a 1/2 inch drive ratchet, unscrew the compensator
in a counter-clockwise direction, as viewed from the front. See Figure 3-2-16; and
(3) Remove the compensator and compensator spacer. See Figure 3-2-17.
b. Remove the front sight post as follows:
(1) Position the front sight post
adjusting tool over the post and
press down to depress the detent;
(2) Unscrew the front sight post in a
counter-clockwise direction, as
viewed from above; and
(3) Remove the post, detent and
spring. See Figure 3-2-18.
c. To disassemble the barrel nut
components, see Figure 3-2-19 and
proceed as follows:
Figure 3-2-15 Separating the Barrel and Upper
Receiver Assemblies
Figure 3-2-14 Unscrewing the Barrel Nut
Figure 3-2-16 Unscrewing the Compensator