If you re installing a lever orient the lever just as you did with the outside housing pointing away from the edge of the door.
How to put a lever door handle back together.
Align the spindle on the back of the assembly with the throughbolt and the slot in the latch.
Turn each screw several times apiece alternating to stop one screw from binding by being removed further than the other one.
Take out two screws setting in the door edge and slide latch mechanism out.
Create the spindle holes using a drill being careful to keep the drill parallel with the floor.
The spindle holes are where the door handle will eventually be inserted.
What direction should you install your door lever.
Drill these two spindle holes on both the front and back of the door.
Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door.
7 with the screw holes in a vertical position align the square in the back of the door knob or lever with the square spindle.
Step 1 start replacing door handle assembly.
8 secure with the two remaining screws.
Step 2 remove latch mechanism.
First take out the old door handle assembly by unscrewing the two screws that secure the assembly.
The handle will stay in place leaving your hands free to secure the interior trim.