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Second, as you remove the screws around the mechbox, be sure to lay them out on a flat surface like a diagram, noting where all the screws are supposed to reside. If there were any washers on any of the screws, be sure you place them on the correct screw, and place them in your “screw map.” It will be essential to the box’s integrity to have the correct length screws for their respective holes.

Now is the time where an extra set of hands can be VERY helpful. If you don’t have another person to help you, be sure that you can secure both the cylinder and spring guide before you completely open the box. When you’re ready, remove the last screw, keeping the gearbox closed tightly, and place it in your screw map. Now secure the cylinder with your hand, and open the box VERY slightly, just enough to place a screwdriver in the spring guide’s hole. Then, very slowly, begin prying the gearbox apart, making sure to keep the cylinder and spring guide firmly secured. When you have enough room, let the spring guide out of the mechbox along with the spring, and remove the upper shell of the mechbox.

Now you see the big jumble known as the “hell-hole” in front of you. Congratulations, you have successfully opened up your mechbox without hurting anyone in the general vicinity!

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== IV. The Standard Spring + Bushings Upgrade for Dummies: ==