How To Change A Torsion Spring On A Garage Door

Insert the second bar.

How to change a torsion spring on a garage door.

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. Close the garage door and use c clamps to hold the door closed. Many garage door tradesmen mark the torsion springs with chalk or paint but this often generates confusion.

This is two as you wind the spring it should grow in length the thickness of one coil for every turn. Slide your new torsion spring to the center bracket above the garage door. Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the. Here s how to replace garage door torsion springs.

This cone has notches in it that are used to adjust the tension in the torsion spring. Next insert the bar and raise it 90 degrees. The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the center of the garage door. The red cone indicates a right wind spring.

Reattach the cable drum rewrap the cable and reinsert the shaft into the bearing. Tighten the set screws on the winding cone. The cone should cover your mark after the first couple turns.