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Changing the Pull Rod on an RWS 48, 52, or 54

The pull rod on a side cocker is the fusible link which is meant to break fairly easily so that you don't damage something inside the receiver group. This would be more expensive and time consuming to repair.

You can replace the pull rod yourself. You can follow along by viewing the drawing located [HERE]. The key numbers and part numbers are provided to make it easier for you to identify and order the parts you need.
1. With the rifle upside down, remove the tiny e-clip (64) on the bottom of the pull rod pin (63). Use a kleenex or paper towel to trap the clip as you remove it so it doesn't go flying into space and limbo. It's a cinch you'll never find it again.

2. Removing the pin (63) frees the rear hinge block (25). If the pull rod is broken at this end, make sure you can get the broken stub out of the hinge block.

3. Unscrew the pull rod (27) from the front hinge assembly (29-31). Again, if the pull rod is broken at this end, make sure you can remove the broken stub from the hinge..

4. Remove the plastic sleeve (28) from the broken pull rod. If you try to pull it off, it sometimes tightens down and stubbornly resists being removed. The trick is to clamp the stub of the pull rod in a vise. Then using pliers, get between the plastic sleeve and the vise jaws and PUSH the sleeve off of the rod.

5. Screw the new pull rod into the front hinge assembly (29-31). Screw it in until it bottoms in the hole. There is no need to tighten it excessively.

6. Slide the plastic sleeve over the new pull rod.

7. Thread on the locknut (36) and run it up to the end of the plastic sleeve.

8. Thread on the rear hinge block.

9. Lay the rifle on its 'stomach', with the sights on top.

10. Set the Cocking Arm (63) so that the grip (58) is about 5 inches from the body of the rifle.

11. Screw the rear hinge block (25) in or out until its hole lines up with the pin holes on the cocking arm.

12. Drop the pin (63) in place. Now the pull rod assembly is just a little over-long. As you push the cocking arm closed, it should go over center and snap lightly into place alongside the stock.

13. Replace the e-clip (64)