Next insert the bar and raise it 90 degrees.
How to change a torsion spring on a garage door.
Close the garage door and use c clamps to hold the door closed.
The red cone indicates a right wind spring.
The cone should cover your mark after the first couple turns.
Slide your new torsion spring to the center bracket above the garage door.
Using a hammer tap the winding bar to stretch the spring out inch.
The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the center of the garage door.
Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the.
Tighten the set screws on the winding cone.
Here s how to replace garage door torsion springs.
Begin removing the old springs by securing the door to the track.
Insert the second bar.
Reattach the cable drum rewrap the cable and reinsert the shaft into the bearing.
Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring.
If your door has two springs which many do it is wise to replace both of them at the same time.
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.