Pyrex
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Hmm... Disassembling a lens would be the last thing I do when it comes to repairing photo equipment. I've done my share of 'take-it-apart-and-put-it-back-together' to know better than working on lenses. However (and this is no encouragement of any kind), if and when you decide to take a lens, or any other photo equipment apart, always take digital pictures of every step of the disassembly. That way you'll kow your way back. Also, make notes along, drawing, if necessary. My advice to you for the lens you just took apart? Send it in to Nikon. Swallow the cost and think of it as a lesson in camera/lens disassembling experience. I know, I have done the same...
Well, honestly I do remember how it went back together, I just dont have the patience to try and get these little plastic nuts that slide in the element carrier to hold in place so I can screw it back together. But yes, I won't try this again. As for all of the 'precision instrument' replies.. being an engineer I can understand the close tolerances for optics, but there is nothing variable in this lens, besides the torque of the fasteners. I just don't see what they are talking about.