How do you remove a stem from a Moen faucet?
Use pliers on the white plastic tool and loosen the cartridge by twisting 1/4 turn each direction one at a time. After removing the white plastic tool, grasp the cartridge stem and pull it straight out of the valve (using pliers or an adjustable wrench). You can now install your new cartridge.
How do you take apart a Moen faucet?
Some Moen faucets have handles that remove by loosening the screw in the back of the handle. To loosen this screw use a 3/32″ hex wrench. After the handle has been removed unscrew the spout collar nut by turning counterclockwise then lift and rotate the spout.
How to fix Moen bathroom faucets?
If you find a small stainless steel washer on the stem (after removing the handle) do not forget to keep and reinstall it later.
How do you take apart a Moen bathroom faucet?
How do you take apart a Moen bathroom faucet? To remove the cartridge from your faucet assembly, first use a flat-headed screwdriver to carefully pry the cover from the handles. Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the handle screws and pull the handles off from the faucet assembly. Then, loosen and remove the nut from the cartridge using pliers.
Where to buy Moen replacement parts?
Moen kitchen faucets
How do I replace my Moen bathroom faucet cartridge?
– Take off the faucet handle cover using a flat-bladed screwdriver. – Remove the faucet handle screw. – Next, take off the faucet handle itself. – Remove and ‘SAVE’ the retaining clip. – Pull out the old valve cartridge using a Moen extractor tool (these are not cheap – they cost around $30).