How to Fix Common Plumbing Problems Yourself

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B A L L FA U C E T S U n s c re w t h e h a n d l e a n d p r y o ff t h e c a p w i t h p l i e r s , t h e n u s e t h e m t o l i ft t h e c o l l a r o ff o f t h e b e a r i n g . U s e t h e c a m t o o l t h a t c o m e s w i t h t h e re p l a c e m e n t k i t t o re m o v e t h e c a m . Instructions for its use should come with the kit. Then re m o v e t h e b a l l b e a r i n g a n d t h e w a s h e r. Ta ke o u t t h e i n l e t springs and seals with needle-nosed pliers. Apply a layer of g re a s e t o t h e n e w O - r i n g s t h a t c a m e w i t h t h e k i t . Re a s s e m b l e t h e f a u c e t w i t h t h e n e w p a r t s f ro m t h e k i t .


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