Garage Door Internal Spring Adjustment

This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.

Garage door internal spring adjustment. Adjust the spring into the proper position and make sure your garage door closes all of the way. 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. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.

The rod will need to be at least 18 inches long and 1 2. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.

The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the. If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers. 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. How to adjust a torsion spring garage door step 1.

Use a metal rod to stick in the first notch of the cone. Retest the door. How to safely adjust your garage door spring. One end of the spring is connected to the garage door track or frame.

Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring. The other is attached to a pulley connected to the cable.