How To Put Up Garage Door Springs

To adjust your garage door s side mounted springs first open your door fully and secure it in place with a c clamp below the bottom roller.

How to put up garage door springs.

Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs 1 x research sourcestep 2 loosen the set screws while holding each spring with a winding bar. Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed. Once your garage door is secured remove the spring hook from the track hanger which will allow you to move the hook and adjust the spring s tension. Release the tension on side mounted extension springs by lifting the door and locking it in place on each side with a pair of locking pliers.

You may need to have someone help you. This may be difficult with only one extension spring. Lift from the side of the garage door that has the broken spring. Position a sturdy ladder to the side of the springs rather than working directly in front of them for safety reasons.

Tie the extension spring to the roller track then detach the cable from the bottom bracket with a pair of pliers. Slip the torsion springs onto the spring tube the red winding cone on the left end the nylon center bearing center bearing plate and the black winding cone torsion spring on the right end fig. Step 1 unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. Once you open the garage door vise grip the track just below the bottom roller.