Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor
- Remove the upper door hinge. Refer to Hinge Replacement - Door.
- Install the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor in order to capture
as many door hinge spring coils as possible.
- Using a hammer, tap the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor in
order to fully seat the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor onto the door
hinge spring.
- Tighten the bolt on the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor in
order to fully compress the door hinge spring.
- Remove the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor and the door hinge
spring from the door hinge assembly.
- Loosen the bolt on the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor.
- Remove the door hinge spring from the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring
Compressor.
Installation Procedure
Tools Required
J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor
- Install the door hinge spring into the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring
Compressor. Ensure that only the top coil and the bottom coil are outside
of the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor.
- Tighten the bolt on the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor in
order to fully compress the door hinge spring.
- Install the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor and the door
hinge spring to the door lower hinge.
- Loosen the bolt on the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor.
- Remove the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor.
- Install the upper door hinge. Refer to Hinge Replacement - Door.