Help replacing Peachtree 81-112

Question

I purchased the same 81-112 replacement rollers for a Peachtree Citation sliding door. What is the proper technique for (1) removing the bottom rail from the door; and (2) removing the old rollers? These rollers have never been replaced in 27 years!

Thanks for your help.
Tom E.

Paul · Accepted Answer

Sure, I'd be happy to help! The first thing you need to do before anything else is remove the sliding door. Sometimes you can lift the door up and swing in to the house, other times you need to remove the screen door and stationary glass door and swing the door outside. Either way, once it's out you want to lay it on two saw horses, or any stable flat surface. Unscrew the two bottom frame screws and use a hammer and a block of wood to carefully knock off the bottom rail.

So that's the rail out. Now you can slide out the old wheel assembly and slide in the new 81-112. Reinstall the bottom rail by lightly tapping it back in place to the door and reinstall the door frame screws. Set the door in the track and adjust the wheels for the door to make sure it squares up and operates smoothly.