The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
Proper spring tension for garage door.
The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.
Open the door fully to relieve the tension on.
Through the use of pulleys they perform the same function as the torsion springs.
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.
Disconnect the door from the automatic opener using the disconnect cord.
Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
They come under tension when the garage door is closed to make lifting the.
When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same.
Move to the outside of the garage.
If the door is hard to raise the tension at the hinge springs is too.
There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.
This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.
To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.
If you need to increase the spring tension hook the spring onto a lower hole on the track hanger.
Should be made in 1 4 turn increments.