Documenting how i repaired the garage door.
Remove garage door chain.
Almost looks like someone took the chain off an opener for an 8ft door and installed it on a 7 ft.
After adjusting the chain lubricate it with the recommended lubricant or lithium grease that s used on bicycle chains.
Dremel tool with a grinding wheel chain breaker tool maybe or hammer vise and appropriately sized punch and a master link.
Carefully tilt the panel back and lift it away from the tracks and the rest of the door.
I am not a professional.
Remove the garage door opener s.
Pull the garage door opener s electrical plug from its electrical outlet.
How to lubricate a chain driven garage door opener step 1.
I will be happy to assist you.
Remove the bolts only on the top half of each hinge leaving the bottom halves attached to the lower door panel.
Press down on the chain with your finger.
Pull the emergency release rope to release the trolley from the garage door.
Find the master link attached to each end of the trolley to shorten the chain for the desired length.
With a helper or two supporting the top of the top panel remove the roller bracket at each end of the panel.
Take the garage door opener down.
Tighten or loosen the chain as needed by adjusting the nuts.
The chain got loose and popped off the gear.
I am putting a garage door in and the adjustments i ve had to make caused the chain to be too long and i need to shorten it.
Close the garage door completely and engage the door s safety lock using the garage door manufacturer s safety.
Refer to the opener s installation instructions or the manufacturer s website for the correct chain tension and.
It is not normal that you have to remove two feet from a garage door opener chain.
You can find a chain breaker by going to the link below.
I found a video that shows how to use the tool.
This is showing you how to remove a link from a chain.
Use a step ladder to access the garage door opener s power cord and motor unit.
Remove the chain and cable assembly.
You should have 1 2 inch of play in the chain.
If you do not have a chain tool you can purchase one from this link.
Other than actually getting it off the opener a 10 min job.
The garage door opener chain is similar to a bicycle chain with a master link.
This chain tool is so worth the small amount if money it costs and it saves you so much time and frus.
The best way to remove chain links it use a chain tool.