At this point you will wind the springs.
Single spring garage door installation.
Begin by turning the spring up 1 4 turn until it meets resistance.
You will be winding up on the torsion spring.
A c hook is required for a single spring installation while a w hook is required for a double spring installation available separately.
This home depot guide will explain the cost to install garage doors and openers or replace existing ones so you can decide which options are best for your budget.
Finger tighten nuts on bolts until the stationary cone is flush against the center bearing plate.
Make sure that the bearing is inside the stationary cone.
Preventing garage door damage whenever a torsion spring is installed it is stretched horizontally along the shaft to keep the coils from binding.
The installers also know that they can install a single spring with fewer cycles and get more money a few years down the road when the garage door is damaged.
Many garage door servicemen mark the springs with chalk or paint but you can probably wind the springs in the time it would take me to explain how to read the marks.
After your new door is installed remove the old stop material on the outside of the door and replace it with the type that has a rubber weatherstrip gasket available at home centers.
Perfect for diy garage door repair.
More product details close.