One end is a fixedattachment to the garage door track or wood frame.
How to tension a garage door torsion spring.
Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring.
Tension is reduced by removing turns.
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.
To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.
Simply disconnectthese two attachments and reattach the new spring in the same way.
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Be sure notto twist the garage door cable when reattaching the pulley.
When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same.
The rod will need to be at least 18 inches long and 1 2.
Use a metal rod to stick in the first notch of the cone.
Should be made in 1 4 turn increments.
The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the.