the shower has 2 knobs - one each for cold/hot water. I was able to take of the plastic handle but need to know how to disassemble the rest of it to get the "stem" off - I suspect a leaky washer, but not sure if I need specific tools for this disassembly.
2006-08-06 09:54:58 · 10 answers · asked by pananthan 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Here's a few links for you to check out.
http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do?contentId=19526
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/plumbing/faucet/washer/replace.htm
http://www.accuratebuilding.com/publications/recipes/plumbing/bathtub_shower_valve_chp74.pdf
Hope it helps
2006-08-06 10:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by etcher1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is right with their answers!
Additionally, you will need a special wrench. They are cheap, come in a set and can be purchased at a large box store or your local hardware store. Sometimes, the stem nut has reverse threads, but not always.
If you do get the stem out where you can see the neoprene (rubber-like) washer on the bottom of the stem, try to determine if it looks "ragged". If it is ragged, the seat (the metal part the neoprene washer rotates against to make the seal) of the valve itself may be bad, worn down from corrosion over continuous leaking over the years.
If you determine the seat is bad, you can sometimes replace the seat, if it is a type that allows for replacement. Otherwise, you would have to use a re-seating tool and basically "hone" the surface of the seat down until it is smooth again.
When you replace the neoprene washer, be careful with your tools. The screw is likely brass, and you can strip the slot or hex-slot very easily.
In short, it is doable, but take you time and be careful.
Mike
2006-08-06 17:13:22 · answer #2 · answered by Michael K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhhhhhhh. You do know that you need to shut off the water supply, right? The stem doesn't come off. It comes out. It comes out when you remove the packing nut which has a hole through which the stem goes. With some of the less expensive faucets, it's not impossible to ruin them with too much torque on the wrong thing. Go a little slow with this deal.
2006-08-06 17:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ,a small cresent wrench that,s adjusting type wrench if you are not familar w?term.Unscrew packing nut and retainer.Ps. be sure water is off. then turn stem some are left hand thread ,turn clockwise to remove stem w/faucet washer. if righthand thread,s turn counter clockwise. after installing new facet washer reverse procdure. If nuts apper to have two notches on either side then you will need to buy a small spaner wrench.
2006-08-06 17:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by Dummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unscrew the screws located under the plastic knobs u removed. then pull the knobs off and unscrew the asucions that conceal the stem... once you replaced the stems install the ascusions then the handles then the plastic capes... good luck
2006-08-07 11:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by GoThEaNsWeR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the brand, you may either be able to unscrew the cover over the stem and remove by hand, or you may need a special wrench.
2006-08-06 17:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unscrew the chrome housing which will expose the rest of the stem. The rest is obvious and requires no special tools
2006-08-06 16:59:44 · answer #7 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a woman, I did not have the slightest idea, so.............
I e-mailed the manufacturer.(searched for 'Moen" and then 'contact us') They were extremely helpful.
First I had to find out which model I had. They described the various ones. Once they knew what I had, they e-mailed me the site for that model which contained all the instructions
2006-08-06 17:29:36 · answer #8 · answered by Blossom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which brand it is and how old it is.
2006-08-06 16:59:45 · answer #9 · answered by pappabear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove it
2006-08-06 16:58:34 · answer #10 · answered by tracker 9000 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋