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    May 24, 2010, 02:22 PM
    I cannot remove my water diversion valve in my shower.
    I removed the handle and vanity cover. I used a deep well socket to remove the back nut, but after loosening it just spins. It will not come out. Everyone I have asked tells me it should back right out.
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    May 24, 2010, 02:32 PM

    The vanity cover is called an escutcheon. Is this a cartridfge valve? Brand and model or a picture would help
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    May 24, 2010, 03:00 PM

    It's a stem-type. Not sure of the brand, the house is 25 years old. I can, but haven't removed the packing nut. I don't want disturb the bushing. Working on the photo now.
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    May 24, 2010, 03:20 PM
    The pic s/b under attachments... let me know if you don't receive it
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    May 24, 2010, 06:02 PM

    Don't bother with the nut any more but pull out on the stem very firmly as your turn the stem counterclockwise, keep pulling.
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    May 26, 2010, 03:50 PM

    It worked! The gasket in the middle of the stem was pancaked badly. I was concerned about pulling on it too hard in fear of damaging anything. I removed the front nut and washer, put the handle back on for a better grip and pulled. It popped right out. Thank you very much. My wife is very happy now. Happy wife=Happy life.
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    May 26, 2010, 04:52 PM

    Happy wife will make you a safe , happy man. Good luck

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