Maintenance Instructions

10044S
Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-39 2005-09-20
c. Remove the buffer retainer, buffer retainer spring, takedown pin detent spring, takedown
pin detent and the takedown pin.
59. Inspection and Repair. Inspect the receiver extension to ensure that it is free of cracks,
dents or other deformation which would impede the return spring or the buffer assembly.
Replace a defective extension.
60. Reassembly. Proceed as follows:
a. Clean the threads of the lower receiver and receiver extension thoroughly;
b. Lubricate the threads of both components with molybdenum disulfide grease
MIL-G-21164;
c. Screw the extension part way into the receiver;
d. Position the spring and buffer retainer in the hole in the lower receiver;
e. Depress the buffer retainer and screw the receiver extension by hand; and
f. Torque the receiver extension to between 51.5 and 56.9 N
.
m (38 to 42 ft-lb) using the
combination wrench and a 1/2 inch drive torque wrench.
RECEIVER EXTENSION - SLIDING BUTTSTOCK
61. Removal and Disassembly. Remove the receiver extension from the lower receiver, by
the following procedure:
Figure 3-2-52 Unscrewing the Receiver Extension