How To Install Garage Door Opener Gear

Remove the four 5 16 hex head screw s that hold the motor assembly to the frame of the garage door opener.

How to install garage door opener gear. Be sure to put your hand under the motor before removing the last screw to prevent the motor from falling. Drill a hole in the wood and insert the end of the shaft. Press down on the chain with your finger. With the gears back in place tighten the chain as directed in your owner s manual.

Garage door installation and replacement costs may vary according to style and size. Before doing any work on the garage door opener you must unplug the opener to guard against the possibility of an accident. Reinstall the roll pin using the same jigs. Grasp the chain 1 foot from where it connects to the end of the threaded chain anchor.

Lower the motor unit down. This is a video on how to change the gear sprockets in a craftsman garage door opener. Replace the cover on the garage door opener plug it back in and start enjoying your now functioning garage door opener. Put a thin layer of the grease included in the kit on the gear.

Follow the manufacturer s instructions to assemble the opener and mount the rail to the header bracket above the door. Step 1 unplug opener. Place the plate in the groove hold the gear assembly level and mark the end of the shaft on another 2 4. Then remove the roll pin photo 3.

Slide the old gear off the shaft and replace it with the new gear. Remove the chain and cable assembly. Use a step ladder to access the garage door opener s power cord and motor unit. This was a craftsman model 139 53976srt.

Place the opener on a ladder and use scrap lumber to get it at the height you need. Thread the nut s facing the door clockwise until it meets the bracket then release the chain. Pull the chain toward the garage door and hold it in position. You should have 1 2 inch of play in the chain.

Position a work table near the area under your motor unit to hold the garage door opener. This home depot guide will explain the cost to install garage doors and openers or replace existing ones so you can decide which options are best for your budget. Not on top of the ladder for obvious reasons.