How To Change A Torsion Spring On A Garage Door

Slide your new torsion spring to the center bracket above the garage door.

How to change a torsion spring on a garage door.

Many garage door tradesmen mark the torsion springs with chalk or paint but this often generates confusion. Tighten the set screws on the winding cone. Using a hammer tap the winding bar to stretch the spring out inch. This is two as you wind the spring it should grow in length the thickness of one coil for every turn.

Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the. 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 should cover your mark after the first couple turns. 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. If your door has two springs which many do it is wise to replace both of them at the same time. Here s how to replace garage door torsion springs.

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. Insert the second bar.