Thru Spindle Too Short On Door Handle

Push on the handle until it fits against the corresponding trim plate at that side of.

Thru spindle too short on door handle.

The one that screws into the larger flat. If that does not work try and use a thin scraper or similar to disengage the latch from the gap between door and frame. Hold the knob in one hand and insert the other end of the spindle into the square port inside the door lock. I do this most days easiest way to do it is to insert follower bar thats the technical term for the spindle into the door handle and through the latch in the door ensure door handle is.

Remove the knob and rosette from the other side of. One knob is fixed permanently to the spindle by means of a grub screw through the neck of the knob. Once door is open remove old latch and replace. Mount the handle near the end of the the spindle on the spindle opposite the one that contains the larger flat ie.

It seems the original had broken so it actually was too short to fit where it belonged. It s nice being able to get through your door without too much trouble. Try and use a big flat screw driver to open the door where the spindle use to go. Remove the set screw securing the doorknob to the spindle then unscrew the door knob off of the spindle.

Unscrew one handle and remove the spindle.