Move to the outside of the garage.
Proper spring tension for garage door.
Should be made in 1 4 turn increments.
Tension is reduced by removing turns.
Open the door fully to relieve the tension on.
The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel.
Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.
There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.
Raise the door using the handle on the outside.
If the door is hard to raise the tension at the hinge springs is too.
The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.
When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same.
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.
This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.
The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
Through the use of pulleys they perform the same function as the torsion springs.