This diy repair guide explains how to replace the gear and sprocket assembly on a chain drive garage door opener.
													
																	Garage door chain sprocket replacement. 
									
	
		
	
																	This was a craftsman model 139 53976srt. 
																	Located at the top of the motor unit the gear and sprocket assembly drives the chain that opens and closes the garage door. 
																	The process isn t as hard as you may think so consider the guide below. 
																	If you replace the sprocket assembly in your chain drive garage door opener yourself you may be able to save a lot of money. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Chain drive garage door openers have a sprocket that is attached at the top of the motor. 
																	Step 1 turn off the power. 
																	If the gear and sprocket assembly breaks the motor runs but the door won t move.