How To Fix A Recliner That Leans Back Too Far

Fortunately this is also the easiest fix you as you can either realign the frame or replace the broken parts.

How to fix a recliner that leans back too far. Flip the chair over in order to do this. This simply means that the sliding frame that allows the recliner to lean backwards and forwards is broken or has faulty parts. Remove the front screws from the mechanism on either side. If that is the case you may need to increase its tension.

Now return the recliner chair back to its upright position and stand right behind the chair. If it s too difficult to lean back you ll need to decrease the recliner tension. If the recliner s backrest gets hard or it isn t smooth anymore you should decrease its tension. Turn the recliner upside down.

Alternatively you can also decrease its tension if you ve a petite build. It can also be a good idea to decrease the tension if you have a petite build since reclining the chair will then require less strength. Sometimes it so happens that your recliner leans back far too quickly. Use your flashlight to locate the four bolts that hold the spring in place.

Sit in the recliner and lean back against the backrest. Use the adjustable wrench to remove the bolts. Keep moving it sideways until the back comes off. If the recliner leans too far back for comfort or if it leans back too easily you may need to increase the recliner tension.

With the recliner rolled onto its front you can see a quarter moon shaped piece of wood that the recliner rocks on the flat base. For the recliner to pitch downwards grab the frame and slide it forward. From there detach the springs from your recliner and remove the whole piece and place it on the floor with the springs facing upwards. Detach the spring from the recliner and place it on the floor right side facing up.

To begin with gently flip your recliner upside down so that you can access the springs. Using the wrench remove the bolts that hold the footrest to the spring. Generally there will be four bolts that are holding the springs in place use your adjustable wrench to remove the bolts. I hammered in a shim on each side and what a wonderful difference.

I used carpenters shims on the rocking base of mine. A fault reclining mechanism is the most direct cause of a broken recliner. Loosen the back screws on either side of the mechanism without removing it.