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Smitty91
May 29, 2012, 07:49 AM
See below.

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My shower faucets have been leaking. I have deduced that the problem must be with the valve seat not seating properly. I tore down the faucet to what you see in the picture. However I don't see a way to "easily" remove the valve stem/housing. I was expecting to see something I could fit a socket onto but all sides are round/smooth.

This is a house I moved into so I don't know the make/model of the faucet.

Anyone have any ideas as to how to remove the valve stem?

Thank you in advance.

Smitty

Smitty91
May 29, 2012, 07:50 AM
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/justjoeny91/IMG_9669.jpg

Hopefully the pic will work this time.

speedball1
May 29, 2012, 09:11 AM
Put a pair of pliers on the bonnet packing and back it out counterclockwise. You may now do the same with the stem. Good luck, Tomn

Smitty91
May 29, 2012, 04:05 PM
Tried pliers to back out the bonnet packing to no avail. Space not big enough to get a good enough grip. Is it OK to remove the valve stem first in the hopes of having more room? Just don't want to screw anything up to the point I have to call someone.

Thanks.

PS- Any recommendations on the type of pliers? I've tried a couple different ones.