Tilt Garage Door Side Extension Springs Adjustment

Raise the door and release the garage door opener.

Tilt garage door side extension springs adjustment.

The extension spring pulls on the other end helping the door open. As the door opens the extension spring contracts and loses its pull. Through the use of pulleys they perform the same function as the torsion springs. When you help raise the bottom of the door you raise one end of the lever arm.

As the one piece door opens the extension spring continues to pull down on the lever arm. 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. Retest the door balance as you did in step 1. If you notice a gap on one side it means that one of the springs is putting more force on the door than the other.

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. To keep the door from falling it must be clamped to hold it in place. Open the door fully to relieve the tension on the hinge springs at each side of the door opening. They come under tension when the garage door is closed to make lifting the.

To be able to adjust the springs the door must be in a position that release the tension on the springs. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from falling. Brace door before adjusting extension springs.

The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.

For extension springs this is in the up position. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. This video is for guidance only we will gladly undertake garage door repairs in manchester and stockport for you call us today 01663 749007 or visit www hi.