Once tapped in tighten the nut.
How do you fix a broken door off the hinges.
If a door binds open it grasp the knob and lift up to see if a hinge is loose.
If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws.
Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.
To install the new garage door hinges tap the hinge bolts through the bolt holes preferably from the outside.
On the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.
3 ask a helper hold the door back.
Find the broken hinge that you are going to be replacing.
The hinge mortise is a shallow recess the hinge fits.
Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive.
Scrape the dried glue from the side of the door using the side of the putty knife.
This will allow you to simply slide the door up and out of the existing hinge making installing the new one a lot easier.
Clean the dried glue out of the hinge mortise using a chisel.
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Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.
Leave the nut on the end of the unscrewed bolt to protect it while tapping it out.
Take the hinges with you to the hardware store and use them to help you purchase a new hinge that will fix the mortises or hinge seats on the door and doorjamb.