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| This faucet did not have screw caps, but if yours does, just put your finger nail under the cap and it will pop right off. revealing the screws that hold the handle on. |
With a Philips screw driver remove the screws. once the screw is removed the handle may just pull off. if not see the image with the handle remover. |
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| If the handle will not just pull off, you will need the handle puller. If you are going to replace the stems and handles any way just grab the handle with a large pair of Channel locks and push down and up and the handle will break off the stem. |
There are a few different types of Chrome finishing plates, but they all screw off counter clockwise. some times you will need to use a wrench but if you are replacing everything it will not matter. |
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| In this image you see the stem with out the handle or trip. you will also notice there is not enough room for the stem tool to fit. you would need to remove a little sheetrock or tile if you have this problem. |
Don't be frightened by the above image, It is not necessary to open the wall to repair this faucet. In this particular instants, the main body was too far into the wall and needed to be pulled forward. normally all of the work shown can be done with out removing any tile or opening the wall. |
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| Find the socket that fits tightly around the stem be sure you are on the stem and not on the packing nut |
Once you have the socket on the stem put a wrench on it and turn counterclockwise or to the left for you digital people that never learned how to read a clock. DID YOU REMEMBER TO TURN THE WATER OFF FIRST? |
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| This website is designed and run by: Thomas Petito Reardon: a Master Plumber. |
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