How To Install Torsion Bar On Garage Door

The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.

How to install torsion bar on garage door.

Pull the cable as tight as possible before tightening the setscrews. Insert the bolts in the stationary cones of the new torsion spring and insert the bolts in the slots on the spring anchor bracket. Finger tighten nuts on bolts until the stationary cone is flush against the center bearing plate. It is important that the torsion spring assembly be firmly and securely attached to the frame of the garage.

If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door. Winding bars are available at most hardware stores 4. Diy garage door repair and save money.

Two 1 2 diameter 18 long cold rolled solid steel winding bars note. This step by step video. Rotate the drum to wind the cable into the winding grooves. This video will show you how to repair a mis aligned garage door cable.

There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. If your garage door cable is at an angle or l. Step 1 preparing the door frame. Snap a locking pliers onto the torsion tube to lock it into place while you tighten the drums.

Make sure that the bearing is inside the stationary cone. 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. Just a video showing how to change out broken garage door torsion springs with new ones.