Walther PPK

There have been a few questions as to how the process was undertaken.  This post is to try and help, but please do not attempt if you are not qualified.

Again, please do not try this if you are not mechanically inclined.  My friend, a former engineer, assisted me in the replacement work.

Take a look at the exploded view page to familiarize yourself with the parts.  Remove magazine and check the chamber to be sure the PPK is empty of all bullets.  Never, ever, work on a gun with bullets loaded.

With the Walther PPK stripped down and the slide removed you are able to see the firing spring and firing pin.  The firing spring can be compressed and the safety catch can be removed.  Then the spring and pin can then be taken out.

Be careful that you do not lose the extractor (part no. 2).  I was able to remove just the extractor piece and after both springs were replaced re-insert it before replacing the safety catch in the final step.

Next, the cartridge indicator and indicator spring can be removed with small needle nose pliers or tweezers.  Pay attention to the orientation of the spring as it only fits in properly one way.  Place the new spring in the same orientation that the old spring was removed.

You install the new springs in the reverse order that they were removed.  Thus, the indicator set-up is replaced first, then the firing spring portion is completed.  Finally you place the extractor piece in position and replace the safety catch (it will slide back and snap into place).

This is a rough guide to what I did.  No photos are available and if you are unsure after reading this overview do not attempt the replacements on your own.  There is no shame in visiting a qualified gunsmith.