How To Install Door Hinge Pins

Connect the door to the jamb.

How to install door hinge pins.

Continue to tap it up gradually increasing the force until the pin is finally lodged upwards. Then install the lower pin into the top bushing moving and adjusting the door as you go to allow the pins to slide in somewhat freely. Line up the two hinge plates so that the ones on the door match the ones in the jamb. Top hinge set of pics.

Insert the hinge pin into the hole in the stopper assembly from above so that the shank of the pin extends below the assembly. This leaves the stopper assembly. Once the pins are out knock the brass cups out of the hinge and clean inside the bore. To seat the serration into the hinge just get out your socket again and place it over the point of the pin.

Force the pin up from the door hinge. Slide the pin back into the hinge. Taking a hammer and your nail punch gently ram the pin upwards. The pins have a serration under the head and this holds the pin tightly in the hinge.

With most doors this process does not go smoothly. This will allow you to press the pin in that last little bit getting it seated fully into the hinge. Hold the door in place using blocks under the bottom to support it if necessary. Slide the hinge pins into place and remove the blocks from the door.

Knock the pin back into the hole using a solid base to rest on if the pin is slightly longer allow for the difference to let the bolt seat fully home.