Garage Door Cable & Drum Repair
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Replacing A Garage Door Cable (Torsion Spring)
In the following video, you’ll learn a detailed & safe procedure to replace a broken cable for a Torsion Spring-equipped Garage Door.
Also check out this excellent .pdf guide on the same subject.
Warning: Never try to unwind a torsion spring with a screwdriver!
Materials Required
- safety glasses
- winding bars
- wrenches, sockets, ratchet (3/8″ – 7/16″ – 1/2″)
- ladder
- vice grip pliers
- c-clamps
- file
- work gloves
Replacing A Garage Door Cable (Extension Spring)
YouDoItStore shows how to replace a broken cable for a Extension Spring-equipped Garage Door.
Also check out their excellent .pdf guide on the same subject.
Warning: Never try to work on an extension spring door when the door is down and the spring is under tension!
Materials Required
- safety glasses
- winding bars
- wrenches, sockets, ratchet (3/8″ – 7/16″ – 1/2″)
- ladder
- vice grip pliers
- c-clamps
- file
- work gloves
How to Adjust Garage Door Springs
In 3 minutes, Weston Hanline shows how to adjust and align a Torsion Spring-equipped Garage Door.
The same techniques can be used to adjust your door after replacing a major component.
Warning: Never try to unwind a torsion spring with a screwdriver!
Materials Required
- safety glasses
- winding bars
- wrenches, sockets, ratchet (3/8″ – 7/16″ – 1/2″)
- ladder
- vice grip pliers
- c-clamps
- file
- work gloves
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