How To Install A Single Garage Door Spring

Screw on the top hinges and rollers.

How to install a single garage door spring.

Single torsion spring replacement. Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed. Unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. Tie the extension spring to the roller track then detach the cable from the bottom bracket with a pair of pliers.

Many of the accidents that occur while fixing garage door springs are due to installing springs that are too strong. The stationary cone must be toward the center of the garage door while the winding cone must be toward the outside of the door. Feed steel cable over the pulleys at the end of the track. You may need to loosen the set screws for the spring to slide onto the shaft.

Release the tension on side mounted extension springs by lifting the door and locking it in place on each side with a pair of locking pliers. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door. Secure cable end to bracket. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.

Hook the garage door spring onto door track bracket. The door will usually drop back down and raise the bar. Set top door panel in place and secure it with hinge screws. Slowly pull down on the winding bar until the garage door rises 3 and the roller hits the vise grip on the track.