How to remove glass sliding door from track?

[Ready2go]

I have an aluminum-framed glass sliding door. the runners are wearing-out fast and I want to change them for new ones. WD40 Specialist can only do so much.

I know the drill for removing sliding doors but this one does not move up enough to clear the bottom track. the door is bigger than the opening. I've tried using pry-bars to lever the door over the lip, I've tried the door in different positions and nothing is working.  Sorry the photos don't show much.

 

 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Ready2go,

I presume that in the second image you are trying to get the door over the track edge on the right, which appears to be the lower side. I also understand you've said the physical door height is larger than the opening. Providing it the actual door that is larger than the gap that would be a problem.

Are you sure that it's not the roller that is inhibiting it from being removed and that you've retracted them fully with the Phillips screw pictured in the hole? Does adjusting this screw lower and raise the door? If it doesn't appear to be doing anything, then the mechanism might be broken.

The door should not be larger than the gap. That leads me to believe that it's the roller carriages that are obstructing removal. Double-check that the rollers are fully retracted and the door lowered. There is likely a roller at both ends that needs to be retracted. Also, check the top to see if there is a roller there that needs to be retracted.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Ready2go]

that's worth a shot, thanks @MitchellMc 

pretty sure the door frame is not clearing the track. the house is old and the track may have shifted. I'll find out when I'm there next

[Ready2go]

sorry to say, this door has it out for me.

I cranked the roller right down so it was just the aluminum frame sitting on the track. then used jimmy bars to lift the door again and still could not get it to come off. it only needs another couple of millimeters to clear. I really, really don't want to yank the door free as I'm afraid of damaging something.

so, I've just adjusted the rollers again, sprayed Specialist DW40 in there and hoping that'll keep things moving a bit longer.

thanks for your suggestions everyone 

[EricL]

Hi @Ready2go 

I'm afraid Mitchell has covered all the bases in regards to the possibility of removing your sliding glass door.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their opinion in regards to removing your sliding door. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric