Insert the new or repaired cartridge into the faucet body, oriented as it was originally.

How to remove shower faucet cartridge. If the cartridge has not been replaced for a long. Removing a shower cartridge pull out the cartridge clip. Slide in the retaining clip and replace the handle and escutcheon.

Have a leaky delta shower faucet? The cartridge is held inside the shower valve using a clip. Remove and rinse thoroughly in.

Spread it well around the edges with your finger. Shows how to remove and replace a valley cartridge and the seats and springs to solve dripping from the showerhead. With channel lock pliers or hex wrench, unthread the cartridge and remove from valve body.

There are three handles in a typical shower: The cartridge may also need to be replaced if water sprays out of the handle. Unscew and remove the handle.

Cold water, hot water, and. Watch this video to learn how to fix it. You can use a hairdryer, but a more effective way to soften and dissolve scale is to inject vinegar into the valve housing using a syringe.

Soak the cartridge in white vinegar for an hour. Pull it out being careful not. Now grip the stem of the new cartridge with the adjustable pliers.