Genie Screw Drive Coupler Assembly for 2011 and Newer Models. 36645R.S

Typical symptoms of a stripped Genie screw drive coupler is a grinding noise that comes from the rear of the motor head. The motor will turn but the screw will not. To inspect, simply remove the coupler and check to see if it's stripped or if the threading is worn or gone.

On Genie’s "clutchless" garage door openers, there is a small plastic coupler that connects the screw assembly to the main power head. To inspect and replace this part, simply remove the two screws that hold the rail to the main power head. Next, slide the rail away from the main power head and you will see that the coupler may still be attached to the motor shaft. Remove the coupler with a pair of needle-nose pliers and visually inspect both sides of the coupler. Note: If the screw assembly on your Genie garage door opener protrudes out the back end of the main power head, you do not have a Genie "clutchless" opener and there is no coupler on that style of Genie garage door opener.