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Insert front pivot spring into receiver.
Depress with punch/pin past hole.
Insert smaller diameter pin/punch into hole and capture (hold) spring
Remove first punch/pin.
Insert front pivot detent.
Insert front pivot pin.
Remove capture punch/pin and apply spring pressure to front pivot pin detent.

Not being argumentative, but I have not heard that in either of the two COLT armorer's courses that i have attended. Thye have taught the tool method, and it is a finese thing and once you get it it's easy. It is fun to see the detent fly across the room folowed by curse words.
Jack
Colt AR-15/M-16 Armorer, GLock Armorer, HK USP Armorer
Firearms Instructor
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