Door Latch Spring Replacement

[Menaces Nemesis]

Broken Door Latch Spring Replacement

Forgot to mention in the vid that you'll need to remove the OUTER door handle as well as the inner handle to remove the latch assembly... Made this on the fly while fixing a broken door latch spring. The vid is a bit shaky and choppy, but I'm happy with the coil spring conversion method I came up with. Door latch springs can be converted to coils for less than $5 ea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utfm_4vh2RU
Compression Spring; https://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-B...x-0-032-in-Compression-Spring-79148/203577664

Cotter Pin; https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-8-in-x-2-in-Stainless-Cotter-Pins-2-Piece-815348/204276203

#10-24 x 1/2" Flat Head Screw; https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...at-Head-Machine-Screws-8-Pack-28511/202706135

#10-24 Nylock Nut; https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...el-Nylon-Lock-Nut-4-per-Pack-800121/204274165

#10 Flat Washer (must be at least .040" thick); https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-10-Stainless-Steel-Flat-Washer-12-Pack-800331/204276461

 

[gimpyrobb]

Very nice fix!

 

[M35A2-AZ]

Very Nice repair, Thanks for sharing!

 

[ageregunner]

Excellent and informative video.

 

[Menaces Nemesis]

Decided to go ahead and replace the old spring in the right side latch too...

 

[wiggall]

Decided to go ahead and replace the old spring in the right side latch too...
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Wouls you alter two for me?