Adjusting Garage Door Spring

Step 2 use a metal rod to stick in the first notch of the cone.

Adjusting garage door spring. How to safely adjust your garage door spring. One end of the spring is connected to the garage door track or frame. The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the center of the garage door.

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. It should be placed on the left hand side of the torsion spring and placed away from the garage door s center.

Locate a reddish color cone around the spring. This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time. The other is attached to a pulley connected to the cable.

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. Adjust the spring into the proper position and make sure your garage door closes all of the way. 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.

Adjustment to torsion springs can be dangerous because they must be adjusted with the door down and the spring under tension. Next get hold of one of the tension rods and push it into the first notch. Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position.

Take note of the notches and screws that hold the torsion spring in place. Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage. Detach the old spring from both ends and replace it with the new one and replace the pulleys as well if they are worn out.