Takedown tool

[BytorJr]

Is the takedown tool supposed to fit rather tightly around the shaft of the guide rod?  Mine was kind of hard to get on and off; but worked like a champ nonetheless.  I don't have as good of luck with it on the positioning of the pin, but man, it man one heck of a difference battling the spring.  

Also, do ya'lls springs get stuck forward the first time during reassembly?

[CaptBW]

My takedown tool fits loosely on the shaft. Maybe you need to open it up with a small file.