Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the garage door.
How to take off a garage door spring.
Only then will you be able to order replacement parts and install the new springs.
Test the spring by lifting the door about 3 feet.
Extension springs are located above the upper tracks on both sides of the door torsion springs are attached to the header directly above the closed door.
Remove the old springs and measure them while they re relaxed.
See figure 1 you can now release the cables and take off the springs without any trouble or danger.
This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.
Instructions for removing your existing garage door.
Remove the garage door springs.
A couple of carabiners can.
This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.
Then take off the clamps or the locking pliers and slowly close the door.
Replacing your own garage door springs takes only a little time and effort and can save you hundreds of dollars.
Torsion springs are always under tension and can be very dangerous to.
There are two types of spring mechanisms.
Garage doors use springs to carry much of the weight of the door during lifting and lowering.
There are two types of garage door springs.
A pair of new springs cost about 25.