Unwind the spring turn at a time moving 1 winding bar to the next open perpendicular position after each turn.
How to unwind garage door torsion bar.
Assume the old spring will break and take the proper precautions.
Take your second winding bar and insert it into the hole at a 9 o clock position.
Set your springs on the proper sides of the door.
Use a winding bar that is at least 18 inches long.
Repeat on the other spring.
Measure your torsion shafts and mark them.
Now unwind the old spring using the proper equipment.
Set your springs on the proper sides of the door.
Measure your torsion shafts and mark them.
A good rule of thumb.
Insert the winding bar into the winding cone s hole at the bottom of the in tact spring.
Position the second winding bar into a hole on the winding cone at a perpendicular angle to the first.
Unwind each spring with the help of 2 winding bars.
Assume the old spring will break and take the proper precautions.
A good rule of thumb.
You ll have to hold the bar in place to loosen the two screws which will demand some strength on your part.