Step 2 assign a helper to grasp one side of the recliner while you hold its other side.
How to repair a leaning recliner.
Make sure to properly tighten all the bolts.
Spread newspapers or an old sheet on the floor around the recliner to catch oil drips.
Separate the spring from the recliner and have it placed on the floor with its right side facing up remove the bolts that hold the spring to the footrest with the wrench.
Tighten the new spring to the footrest still using the wrench the new footrest spring should be attached to the recliner s frame while tightening all the bolts properly.
Pry bar a thick metal rod with a flattened end on one part and a curved one on another the pry bar is designed to help you force several unbolted parts open.
Recliner repair february 6 2020 at 11 37 am by andy garett comments disabled how to fix a recliner that leans to one side it s such a pleasure when you finally get home and find the tie to sit on your recliner and relax for a bit.
Detach the spring from the recliner and place it on the floor right side facing up.
Tools you ll need to fix a leaning recliner screw drivers to unlock joints and panels lubricate oil to rejoin broken wooden panels old newspaper to prevent oil spill.
You need to remove that next.
When you do loosen the screws on the panel and possibly on the footrest if this area is affected too.
Place the recliner in a position where you can easily access the hidden wooden panel.
Because of the recliner chair has strips or velcro snaps.
Next roll the chair onto its front to make it easier to remove back.
Depending on the affected surface you need to loosen screws from wooden panel and footrest.
Bring the recliner to the upright position by pressing the lever on its side.
Attach the new spring to the frame of the recliner.
There s upholstery that covers frame hiding panel.
Using the wrench remove the bolts that hold the footrest to the spring.
Use the wrench to tighten the new recliner spring to the footrest.
You should securely attach to the bottom of the frame you would like to replace them.
Don t lose the screws and so you need to keep them in one place to use later after repair is done.