How to: Disassemble and Reassemble the SKS Bolt

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Disassembly Instructions
Click here to see larger image! 1) Using a punch and tap out the firing pin retaining pin. You may have to really whack the pin to get it to come out.
Click here to see larger image! 2) Remove the firing pin retaining pin.
Click here to see larger image! 3) Remove the firing pin.
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Reassembly Instructions
Click here to see larger image! 5) Snap the extractor back onto bolt body.
Click here to see larger image! 6) Make sure the extractor channel is positioned as shown in figure 6.
Click here to see larger image! 7) Reinsert the firing pin. Make certain that the firing pin is positioned inside the bolt so you can slide the firing pin retaining pin into the bolt body.
Click here to see larger image! 8) Insert the firing pin retaining pin.
Click here to see larger image! 9) Using the blunt side of a punch, lightly tap the firing pin retaining pin so it is completely seated.

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