Shower Room Sliding Door Roller Replacement: How to Install It Right

The wheels of shower room sliding doors are prone to rust and damage, so it is necessary to replace any damaged wheels. If the wheels of the shower room sliding door are broken, you can follow these four steps for replacement and installation. Below, I will introduce the specific steps.

1. Remove the sliding door

First, hold the bottom frame of the shower room sliding door and lift the bottom of the door. Then, use one hand to reach under the bottom of the door to lift the wheel up, and gently move the wheel to slide it out of the track. Next, use the same method to lift the wheel on the other end of the sliding door out of the track. After the bottom wheels are detached from the track, you can lay the door flat on the ground, making sure to place a hard cardboard underneath. It is best to have two people work together when removing the sliding door, and do not apply too much force to avoid damaging the door.

2. Remove the wheel

Pull back the fabric near the wheel to expose a circular hole, below which there is a hex screw that secures the wheel. Use a wrench to insert into the circular hole and fit it onto the hex head of the screw, then turn the wrench to loosen and remove the screw. Finally, take out the sliding door wheel.

3. Install the new wheel

First, purchase a new wheel from a hardware store. Then, use the wrench to screw the new screw into the screw hole. Place a piece of hard cardboard at the door frame, then slide the new wheel in parallel between the cap and the inner wall of the sliding door. Lastly, tighten the screw and remove the hard cardboard.

4. Install the sliding door

Before installing the sliding door, be sure to clean the sliding track. The back of the wheel has an adjustable screw for height, so rotate the screw to lower the wheel to its lowest position. Next, lift the sliding door and insert the upper end into the track, then push the bottom of the door into the track. Finally, adjust the height of the wheel to the appropriate position.

In summary：this is a brief introduction on how to install a new wheel if the shower room sliding door wheel is broken. I hope that after reading this article, you can find reference and assistance for replacing the wheels in the future. The styles of shower room sliding doors are diverse, and the methods for changing the wheels may vary. It is advisable to ask professionals to help with the wheel replacement.