Manual

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6. Lift the upper receiver off of the lower receiver.
7. Push the regulator cam pin from left to right until the detent stops any
additional travel. Remove the regulator, regulator detent, and piston by
rotating the regulator until the flat lines up with the hook on the gas block.
(See Figs. 17 - 22).
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Figure 22
Figure 21
Figure 20
Figure 18
Removal of the gas block assembly and the handguard is not advisable. The gas
block assembly is factory fitted using special fixtures and tools. Attempting to fit
the gas block assembly without the required special equipment can result in
damage to the components and malfunctioning of the rifle. Removal/replacement
or service of the gas block assembly or the handguard must be performed by the
Ruger factory.
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