Garage Door Internal Spring Adjustment

Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.

Garage door internal spring adjustment.

Retest the door. How to adjust a torsion spring garage door step 1. Adjust the spring into the proper position and make sure your garage door closes all of the way. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.

One end of the spring is connected to the garage door track or frame. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. The other is attached to a pulley connected to the cable. The rod will need to be at least 18 inches long and 1 2.

This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. Remove the locking pin. 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.

Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring. 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. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. 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.

Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. Use a metal rod to stick in the first notch of the cone.