Then install the inner door first by tilting it back to engage the track and slide it into place.
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Then dab a cloth with olive oil mineral oil or petroleum jelly and use it to lubricate the tracks.
Inspect the wheels and make sure they spin freely cracked or flattened wheels need replacing.
Lift each of the wheels with a flat head screwdriver while you push the door in.
Insert the door s wheels into the double track inside the upper door jamb lifting it as far as it will go.
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Angle the bottom of the door toward you while you let it down and the wheels should hook right onto the track.
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Reinstall the sliding panel by inserting the top of the panel into the top track and lifting the door onto the track.
Once the tracks are clean carefully place the door back on the tracks.
Take them to your local hardware store and get replacement rollers.
Reinstalling sliding bypass doors the doors are usually interchangeable but you will want to start with the rear track.
Release the wheel when it s over the track.
Fit the door back in place and almost close it then adjust the screws to even up the gap between jamb and door lifting the frame 1 8 inch above the track and you re ready to roll.
Lower the door when both wheels are on the track.
Raise the wheel by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise.
Change out all four rollers.
It helps to angle it and put the top of the door in first.
Check to ensure that the bottom of the door frame is not dragging on the track.