How To Unwind Garage Door Torsion Bar

Now unwind the old spring using the proper equipment.

How to unwind garage door torsion bar.

Unwind each spring with the help of 2 winding bars. A good rule of thumb. Now unwind the old spring using the proper equipment. Take your second winding bar and insert it into the hole at a 9 o clock position.

Use a winding bar that is at least 18 inches long. Assume the old spring will break and take the proper precautions. Unwind the spring turn at a time moving 1 winding bar to the next open perpendicular position after each turn. Insert the winding bar into the winding cone s hole at the bottom of the in tact spring.

Position the second winding bar into a hole on the winding cone at a perpendicular angle to the first. Unplug and release the garage door from the motor assembly. Measure your torsion shafts and mark them. Use a winding bar that is at least 18 inches long.

Measure your torsion shafts and mark them. Set your springs on the proper sides of the door. Repeat on the other spring. Set your springs on the proper sides of the door.