I tried removing the shower facet using a shower bonnet socket and it just slips when I try to turn it it seems the bonnet nut is worn. How can I remove the nut safely.
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Originally Posted by met2181

I tried removing the shower facet using a shower bonnet socket and it just slips when I try to turn it it seems the bonnet nut is worn. How can I remove the nut safely.
Thanks

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Is this your shower valve? Let me know, Tom

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Originally Posted by speedball1

Is this your shower valve? Let me know, Tom

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Yes similar but just hot and cold water

OK! The valves are the same with the exception of the center dirverter. Get on the bonnet packing nut with a set of vice grip pliers and turn it out counterclockwise. Good luck, Tom

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Originally Posted by speedball1

OK! The valves are the same with the exception of the center dirverter. Get on the bonnet packing nut with a set of vice grip pliers and turn it out counterclockwise. Good luck, Tom

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Ok so does the stem then screw out of the valve or does the large nut have to come off. If it doesn't I had the packing nut off but the stem didn't come all the way out.
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Ok so does the stem then screw out of the valve or does the large nut have to come off. If it doesn't I had the packing nut off but the stem didn't come all the way out.

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All the nuts have to come off. Then the stem and washer assembly will turn out counter clockwise. Good luck and thank you for rating my answer. Tom