Doors with extension springs have two sets of pulleys which are sometimes called sheaves.
How to change side spring on garage door.
One cable attaches to the bottom of the door runs up and over the pulley above the door and around the spring pulley and then attaches to the door track bracket.
Complete instruction to repair a broken garage door spring.
The side garage extension spring on the left should mirror its counterpart on the right and vice versa.
The torsion garage door springs will be located on either side of the center of the door frame while extension springs are on swing out arms placed on either side of the door itself.
If the door remains in place the replacement was a.
Once you ve completed the steps required for garage door extension springs replacement make sure to check your work.
Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the garage door.
In essence replacing garage side door extension springs is all about balance.
Home owners can replace an extension springs safely by following these steps.
In this video you ll learn how to spot and replace a garage door extension spring.
A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped.
Test the spring by lifting the door about 3 feet.