Once all other parts of the bolt are in place, it is time to do the challenging task of putting the extractor back in.

Again, it is important that the ejector be oriented before you begin so that the cutout part of the ejector's shaft is facing the hole where the shaft of the extractor will go.

When the ejector is so oriented, place the rear of the bolt against a soft piece of wood.slightly angle it so that the rear of the firing pin will not receive any direct pressure whatsoever as we do not want to risk bending the tail end of the firing pin.

It is important however to make sure the firing pin is fully seated before starting this step.

When ready to go put the shaft of the extractor into the hole at the top of the bolt and press it downward with your right thumb. Hold the bolt with the fingers of your right hand.

At the same time use your left hand to push the bottom of a thick plastic pen against the ejector and thus compress its spring.

When the spring is depressed far enough the extractor will slip down the hole the rest of the way sliding into the chamfer (cutout) in the ejector and will snap into place.

When this happens all of the parts of the bolt are locked together in such a way that there is little risk of the firing pin falling out, the ejector flying free or the extractor falling off.

Doing all of these tasks at one time can be difficult especially if the ejector spins around in its hole and makes it impossible to push the extractor down.

If that happens, simply start over and reinsert the ejector.

If all goes well then set the assembled bolt group aside until it is time to put it back in the rifle.