Maintenance Instructions

10044S

Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-19 2005-09-20

a. Drive out the forward assist pawl pin (4) with a suitable punch;

b. Take control of the forward assist pawl (1) and remove the punch from the forward assist

plunger assembly (5); and

c. Remove the forward assist detent (2) and forward assist detent spring (3) from the

plunger assembly.

20. Inspection and Repair. To inspect and repair the forward assist assembly proceed as

follows:

a. Inspect the forward assist pawl, forward assist pawl detent and plunger cap for wear,

burrs, chips and breaks;

b. Minor burrs may be removed with a smooth file or fine stone, taking care not to alter the

original dimensions or contours;

c. Check the forward assist spring for kinks, broken coils and wear;

d. Replace defective forward assist springs as required; and

e. Replace defective parts as required.

21. Reassembly and Replacement. Reassembly and replacement of the forward assist

assembly are in the reverse order of the removal and disassembly procedure. Ensure that both

the forward assist pawl axis pin and the forward assist assembly pin, are installed flush or slightly

below the surface upon replacement.

Figure 3-2-25 Disassembling the Forward Assist Assembly

1. FORWARD ASSIST PAWL

2. FORWARD ASSIST DETENT

3. FORWARD ASSIST DETENT SPRING

4. FORWARD ASSIST PAWL PIN

5. FORWARD ASSIST PLUNGER

ASSEMBLY