Submitted by HourOrganization4337 t3_zqyid2 in DIY
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Submitted by HourOrganization4337 t3_zqyid2 in DIY
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Take it a part and see what holding it up.
As stated you will have to take it apart. Actually I just did the same thing with my similar lock. I cleaned it with WD-40, then alcohol to remove the WD-40 (because it will stick when cold) and lubed it with graphite dry lube.
You will have to remove the bolt and clean that as well.
I think this is pretty simple, not a lot of intricate parts to deal with.
https://imgur.com/gallery/fKDTCie Update on internals
Hi I just took it apart, I don't know what to look for, just wipe everything clean & regrease?
I’d just replace it - but generally if you can wd40/oil it and then just work the mechanism back and forth until it’s looser and then refit into the door.
Now that it's taken apart, does the knob and spindle rotate without issues? If yes, then the latch is your problem. Next, see if the latch moves freely. If it doesn't, clean and re-lube. If both parts work good while taken apart, then the assembly on the door was the problem, i.e. mounted too tight/at an angle etc.
Spindle rotates good, the bolt is able to spring back after pushing in, don't see anything moving behind the mounting plate.
The bolt doesn't push in all the way either
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I didn't look for anything. I sprayed the whole mechanism with WD-40 moved the parts by hand many times. Make sure the mechanism operates freely. Wiped off most of the WD-40 with a paper towel. Lubricated with graphite and reinstalled.
HourOrganization4337 OP t1_j10mj80 wrote
https://imgur.com/gallery/5CJKdku