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SKS Trigger - Reassembly
 

Putting the trigger assembly back together is basically the reverse of the steps involved in taking it apart.
Parts diagram for reference.

 

Reinstall the safety

 


To install the trigger and safety spring it is necessary to compress the spring. Start the pin in the hole and
 set the trigger and safety spring in place (safety off). Then use a pair of vise grips (pad jaws with leather
 strips) and the shank of a drill bit to squeeze the spring below the path of the pin, then tap the pin on in.

 

After you have installed the trigger and safety catch spring, install the trigger bar assembly.

 

Install the disconnector and tap in the disconnector hinge pin. Replace the disconnector spring.

 

Raise the disconnector and install the rebound disconnector by squeezing it together placing it into the
trigger guard . (you can now reinstall the trigger spring as well)

 

Compress the hammer spring by hand, this will take some effort, and drop it into its retaining slots.

 

Reinstall the sear, latch / sear spring and magazine cover latch. Depress the magazine cover latch and slide
in the latch stop pin.

 

That is all there is too it. Complete trigger assembly.

 
 

Lubricate the trigger assembly with good quality oil or grease. Grease tends to attract dirt and
create sludge over time so it should be cleaned and reapplied regularly. (oil requires less maintenance).

Reassemble the rest of the rifle as usual and function test.

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