Quoted: I don't know how anybody gets the front pivot assembly together with just there hands.
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it's simple much simpler than using a tool.
First, run a drill bit of the correct size into the detent spring hole. This checks for size, depth, and and residue from the milling, bead blasting and anodizing processes. Remove the bit.
Then, insert the pivot pin into the lower and check its fit. Make sure that the pin fully closes and mates cleanly with the lower. Remove the pin.
Now, insert the detent spring into the tunnel. Make sure that the end of the spring is recessed in the tunnel. If it's not you can clip some coils to make it so. Seat the detent on top of the spring. Some will use a daub of grease to glue the detent to the spring. Others will perform this operation inside a large clear plastic (ZipLock) bag.
Start the pivot pin into the hole
with the detent groove facing forward. Use the pin to push the detent into the tunnel. Once the pin is started in the near boss rotate it so the detent groove faces to the rear.