How To Tighten Door Hinge Spring

Place the hex wrench into the socket at the top of the spring hinge and turn in either direction to release tension on the pin.

How to tighten door hinge spring.

Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge. How to adjust a spring loaded door hinge. Insert a 5 32 inch hex key into the opening at the top of the spring loaded hinge if your hinge has an opening. Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin.

Rotate the key clockwise to expose the tension holes in the side of the spring loaded hinge. Tighten or loosen in small steps. Look at the top of the hinge for the hex key opening. Close the door completely.

Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches. Close and secure the door. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects. Remove the pin with a pliers.

Insert a hex wrench into the. Changing tension with a hex wrench 1. Insert a key from a hex key set. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.

This video shows how to adjust the door hinge spring tension using an allen key wrench.