Maintenance Instructions

10044S
Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-37 2005-09-20
RECEIVER PIVOT PIN
55. Removal. Remove the receiver pivot pin by the following procedure:
a. Insert the end of a suitable punch into the hole in the pivot pin, to depress the detent. See
Figure 3-2-50;
b. Rotate the pivot pin 90 degrees;
The receiver pivot pin detent is under
considerable spring tension. Before
removing the pin, cover the front of the
receiver, with a cloth, to prevent loss of the
detent or spring.
c. Slowly remove the receiver pivot pin;
and
d. Remove the receiver pivot pin detent
and receiver pivot pin detent spring
from the receiver.
56. Inspection and Repair. Inspect and repair the receiver pivot pin components as follows:
a. Ensure that the receiver pivot pin is free of burrs, cracks and distortion;
b. Ensure that the receiver pivot pin detent is in correct form;
c. Check the receiver pivot pin detent spring for cracks, kinks or broken coils;
d. Remove burrs with a smooth file or fine stone, and touch up affected areas; and
e. Replace defective components as required.
57. Reassembly. To reassemble the receiver pivot pin to the lower receiver, see
Figure 3-2-51 and proceed as follows:
a. Insert the receiver pivot pin installation tool through the hinge of the lower receiver. See
Figure 3-2-51A;
b. Align the hole in the installation tool with the cavity provided for the pivot pin spring and
detent;
c. Insert the spring and detent through the tool, into the cavity;
d. Using a suitable punch, depress the receiver pivot pin detent only sufficiently to allow
rotation of the tool. See inset in Figure 3-2-51A;
Figure 3-2-50 Removing the Receiver Pivot Pin