Thanks j-d and Chris. Found the rotation method works. Also found that one of the plastic spring assemblies had cracked and was not holding its spring while in tension. Will order and replace again when I get a new one. Will also order a spare for the opposite side.
This is how I "rotated" and temporarily replaced the assemblies and door.
for those just reading this post, I am talking about the small freezer compartment door, not the main ref. door.
Put in both the LH and RH spring assemblies into the frame. Rotate the assembly so that the lock pin is facing in toward the ref. Then attach either one of the plastic holder parts with the two screws to the bottom of the door. With the door folded straight down, attach the other plastic holder to the door bottom.
Close the door, and while holdings it all in place, rotate each spring assembly toward you. You will need to bend the tab a little inward as you rotate it all the way up until the lock pin snaps into the hole in the frame. Each will have rotated toward you approx. 3/4 of a turn and this will restore the proper tension in each spring assembly.
Be sure to examine each assembly before replacing to make sure they are not cracked from use and fatigue. A cracked spring housing can be repaired temporarily with scotch tape until your new one arrives. Removal and replacement should take no more than 10 minutes. (No more taping the freezer door to the frame! ). Hope this helped.
Thanks for your input. The Next Hill
