How To Change A Torsion Spring On A Garage Door

Close the garage door and use c clamps to hold the door closed.

How to change a torsion spring on a garage door.

The red cone indicates a right wind spring. Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the. This cone has notches in it that are used to adjust the tension in the torsion spring. Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring.

Slide your new torsion spring to the center bracket above the garage door. Reattach the cable drum rewrap the cable and reinsert the shaft into the bearing. Next insert the bar and raise it 90 degrees. Insert the second bar.

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. Begin removing the old springs by securing the door to the track. Here s how to replace garage door torsion springs. Using a hammer tap the winding bar to stretch the spring out inch.

If your door has two springs which many do it is wise to replace both of them at the same time. Many garage door tradesmen mark the torsion springs with chalk or paint but this often generates confusion. The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the center of the garage door.