Get a helper to lift the door.
Putting sliding doors back on the track.
Fit the door back in place and almost close it then adjust the screws to even up the gap between jamb and door lifting the frame 1 8 inch above the track and you re ready to roll.
Dirt buildup can make it difficult to put your door back on the track and make it easier to become unhinged.
Make slight adjustments and.
Raise or lower the doors and test the adjustment.
Reinstall the sliding panel by inserting the top of the panel into the top track and lifting the door onto the track.
Angle the bottom of the door toward you while you let it down and the wheels should hook right onto the track.
4 lubricate the tracks using a dry cloth or grease gun.
There are two sides to the door the strike side where the lock is and the pocket side.
This usually requires tilting the door to get the rollers into the.
Work a flat head screwdriver under one of the wheels lift it and angle the door slightly until the wheel clears the track.
This is a demonstration of how to adjust a sliding screen door so it can be put back on track.
Use a hand vacuum or scrub the tracks with a toothbrush to clear away dust.
Repeat with the other wheel then angle the bottom of the door out and remove the door.
Again using the screwdriver loosen the screw holding the roller and adjust it in the slanted slot it is attached to.
Check to ensure that the bottom of the door frame is not dragging on the track.
The doors are usually interchangeable but you will want to start with the rear track.
It is best to apply wd 40 or silicone lubricant to the track a.
Installing the doors requires lifting the door so the rollers sit in the grooved track on top and rest in the guides on the floor.