The operating group of an M60 consists of the operating rod, bolt, drive spring, and drive spring guide. Pull the drive spring guide and spring from the receiver and separate them. With the left hand, grasp the pistol grip and pull the cocking handle to the rear until the bolt is separated from the barrel socket. Continue to pull the operating rod and bolt to the rear by pulling on the cam roller, as shown in figure 13-20.

When the operating rod and bolt are exposed approximately 4 inches to the rear of the receiver, grasp

Figure 13-21.-Withdrawing the operating group from the receiver.

Figure 13-22.-Removing the leaf spring.

them securely to prevent the bolt from rotating and remove them from the receiver, as shown in figure 13-21. Relax the grip and allow the bolt to rotate slowly. Do not separate the bolt from the operating rod.