akchenderson
May 17, 2009, 10:08 AM
How do you replace the temprol diverter in a Symmons single valve shower/tub assembly?
massplumber2008
May 17, 2009, 04:04 PM
Hi Akchenderson:
Remove all of the chrome trim parts and then you will need a 5/16" allen wrench to remove the DIVERTER RETAINER and a 5/16" x 3" LAG BOLT to remove the DIVERTER SPINDLE itself. Although the bolt sounds wrong it is exactly what Symmons recommends.
You will need to screw the 5/16" lag bolt into the spindle and then give a strong YANK to remove the old spindle (hold valve body here). To install the new spindle you will need to grease (silicone grease) the new spindle at the O-RING to insert it into the valve body... push hard to seat it. Then re-install the retainer (be careful not to drop it... ;)) and test all.
That should get you up and running again...
MARK