How To Change A Torsion Spring On A Garage Door

Here s how to replace garage door torsion springs.

How to change a torsion spring on a garage door.

Close the garage door and use c clamps to hold the door closed. If your door has two springs which many do it is wise to replace both of them at the same time. The red cone indicates a right wind spring. The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the center of the garage door.

Begin removing the old springs by securing the door to the track. 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. Slide your new torsion spring to the center bracket above the 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. Tighten the set screws on the winding cone. This is two as you wind the spring it should grow in length the thickness of one coil for every turn. Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring.

Many garage door tradesmen mark the torsion springs with chalk or paint but this often generates confusion. The cone should cover your mark after the first couple turns. Next insert the bar and raise it 90 degrees.