Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.
Old style garage door side springs.
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Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
As a result you may run into balance issues if you only replace one spring.
If you only replace the broken spring your old spring will be weaker as it will have lost some of its pull.
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The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel.
This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.