I can not get the cartridge out of a moen single lever shower faucet. Is there a special tool needed?

I can not get the cartridge out of a moen single lever shower faucet. Is there a special tool needed?

There sure is! It's called a Moen Cartridge Puller .(see image)and you can pick one up at any plumbing wholesale house. Good luck, Tom

The link below may help you, Thanks.

John

Installation Help / Animated Tutorial - Installing the Moen 1225 / 1200 Cartridge (http://www.moen.com/consumersupport/installation/moen0133/moen0133.cfm)