This diy repair guide explains how to replace the gear and sprocket assembly on a chain drive garage door opener.
How to replace garage door opener gears.
If the gear and sprocket assembly breaks the motor runs but the door won t move.
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Replacing a garage door opener gear is not a difficult project but does require some care and attention to detail this gear is situated between the belt and the motor drive.
The worm gear attaches to the motor shaf.
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This video from sears partsdirect shows how to replace the drive and worm gears on a chain drive garage door opener.
This is a video on how to change the gear sprockets in a craftsman garage door opener.
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Located at the top of the motor unit the gear and sprocket assembly drives the chain that opens and closes the garage door.
Step 1 unplug opener.
This gear kit on amazon.
Fortunately the repair is neither difficult nor expensive and it should only take an hour of your time.