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You walk into a room and notice that thedoor knob has fallen off.
It’s a rare departure from everyday reality, but it does happen sometimes.
From constant use, mounting bolts canloosenand cause the knob to fallsometimes at the worst time.
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Two mounting bolts connect the assemblies.
When the bolts are removed or fall out, the assemblies separate.
One door knob falls down.
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Sometimes, the door knob on the other side falls out, too.
You’re not really stuck.
Turning the spindle is the same as turning the door knob.
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Since grip is a problem, use pliers to turn the spindle.
If you don’t have pliers, use a clothespin or two keys rubber-banded together.
Use a screwdriver, spoon handle, nail file, or key.
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Rotate to initiate the latch.
Add one mounting bolt.
Screw it in by hand as far as you could before using the screwdriver.
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Do not drive it all the way in yet.
Mounting bolts extend far into the door before they meet up with the female threads.
It can be difficult to get this first bolt started, so be patient and go slow.
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Add the Second Mounting Bolt
Insert the second mounting bolt the same way as the first.
Screw it in by hand as far as possible, then stop.
The bit extender is necessary to help the drill’s wide keyless chuck wipe the door knob.
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If you’re using a manual screwdriver, you won’t have this problem.
The screwdriver’s shank is thin enough to wipe the knob.
It can be difficult to identify and locate the correct replacement mounting bolts for the lock assembly.
The Spruce / Meg MacDonald
The Spruce / Meg MacDonald
The Spruce / Meg MacDonald
