Winchester Repeating Arms Super X2 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 14)

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4. If the gas piston and sleeve have been removed, first
slide the sleeve spring over the magazine tube. Then slide
the sleeve onto the magazine tube, piston rod end first.
Check the piston rod to make sure it is aligned with the
slot on the left side of the receiver (see Figure 5), as
viewed from normal shooting position.
5. Take the gas piston in hand and slide it into the rear of
the gas bracket on the barrel, smaller end first
(see Figure 6).
6. Hold the gun in the vertical position. Slide the gas
bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube
(see Figure 7). the barrel extension should slip solidly
down into the receiver. Make sure the piston rod on the
gas sleeve moves freely in its slot in the left side of the
receiver. On a new gun, with very tight tolerance, it may
be necessary to lift up slightly on the gas sleeve to allow
the barrel extension the room to drop into the receiver.
After you do this always check piston rod alignment as
explained previously.
7. Replace the forearm by sliding it onto the magazine
tube and over the gas bracket so it seats securely. Install
FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7
Position the piston in the gas bracket
on the bottom of the barrel.
Insert the gas piston and
gas bracket over the maga-
zine tube. Start the barrel
extension into the receiver
You may have to
lift up slightly on
the gas sleeve.