How to replace torsion springs?

[spamTHISbrp]

D'oh!

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[Rich]

(You will probably have to tap it with a hammer and wrestle it off due to indentations made on the shaft by the set screws.)

[George E. Cawthon]

In many installations there is NO access when closed. It would be nice to unwind it when the door is open, but that just isn't possible in many cases. Still, there is no problem if you work slowly and carefully.

[yourname]

How on earth can there be no access when closed? Would not the door have to be below the spring? I have never seen any such install, and can't immediately picture it

[George E. Cawthon]

oops, should be "no access when the door is open." I can't picture it either. Good catch.