How To Adjust A Garage Door Side Spring

Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.

How to adjust a garage door side spring.

Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.

Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door. The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.

To be able to adjust the springs the door must be in a position that release the tension on the springs. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. Open it just as wide as you can without hitting the garage door opener s stop bolt and place a clamp on the track on both sides to keep the door in. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.

Adjusting an extension spring door. For extension springs this is in the up position. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door. Tips for adjusting side mounted springs.

Then disconnect any existing safety cables and remove them away from the 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. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. Release the tension on the springs by opening your garage door all the way and securing it in place with a c clamp.

Brace door before adjusting extension springs. See below to make sure the door is secured before you work on it. 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.