Tie the extension spring to the roller track then detach the cable from the bottom bracket with a pair of pliers.
Garage door extension spring proper installation.
The easiest way to do this is to take the broken spring to a local garage door dealer or home improvement center so they can help you find an exact match.
Installation of a standard extension spring for an ideal garage door.
This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.
Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track.
You may need to use a 2x4 or some other object to pry the garage door open.
The new spring s diameter length and wire size or gauge must be the same as your old spring.
Purchase new garage door extension springs.
This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.
A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped.
Place scale under the garage door on the side of the door with the broken extension spring.