Tools Required

J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor

1. Remove the upper door hinge. Refer to Door Hinge Replacement .
2. Install the J 36604 in order to capture as many door hinge spring coils as possible.
3. Using a hammer, tap the J 36604 in order to fully seat the J 36604 onto the door hinge spring.
4. Tighten the bolt on the J 36604 in order to fully compress the door hinge spring.
5. Remove the J 36604 and the door hinge spring from the door hinge assembly.
6. Loosen the bolt on the J 36604 .
7. Remove the door hinge spring from the J 36604 .

Tools Required

J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor

1. Install the door hinge spring into the J 36604 . Ensure that only the top coil and the bottom coil are outside of the J 36604 .
2. Tighten the bolt on the J 36604 in order to fully compress the door hinge spring.
3. Install the J 36604 and the door hinge spring to the door lower hinge.
4. Loosen the bolt on the J 36604 .
5. Remove the J 36604 .
6. Install the upper door hinge. Refer to Door Hinge Replacement .