They are written to help the diy homeowner and maintenance repair men replace a torsion spring that is mounted on one side of an anchor bracket above the middle of the garage door as pictured above.
Replace single garage door torsion spring.
We do not recommend replacing torsion springs with the garage door open.
This is a right wind spring mounted on the left side of the spring anchor bracket.
Opening a door and failure to keep it securely open can damage the door or cause serious injury.
Stretching the springs the width of eight or nine coils is difficult and leveling the garage door can also be challenging.
Open the garage door to remove all spring tension and clamp it in place.