How To Change A Torsion Spring On A Garage Door

Insert the second bar.

How to change a torsion spring on a garage door.

This is two as you wind the spring it should grow in length the thickness of one coil for every turn. If your door has two springs which many do it is wise to replace both of them at the same time. Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring. Reattach the cable drum rewrap the cable and reinsert the shaft into the bearing.

Begin removing the old springs by securing the door to the track. To ensure the correct wind on the new torsion spring the end of the spring wire next to the winding cone on the left side should point up. The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the center of the garage door. Slide your new torsion spring to the center bracket above the garage door.

This cone has notches in it that are used to adjust the tension in the torsion spring. The cone should cover your mark after the first couple turns. The red cone indicates a right wind spring. Next insert the bar and raise it 90 degrees.

Here s how to replace garage door torsion springs. Using a hammer tap the winding bar to stretch the spring out inch. Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the.