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Replacing bathtub faucet stems. Turn off the water supply to the house. Replacing a faucet stem is not a costly thing. You may need to replace the seat.

Pop the caps off the faucet handles with a slot screwdriver. The main water valve should be located by the water meter, usually outside the house. Turn the handle screw about halfway back into the stem.

Pry away the index cap at the front of the handle to access the handle screw. Bathtub faucets tend to operate similarly but have slightly different configurations. Remove the screw and pull.

Take your new shower faucet stem, and make sure that it is. Position the handle puller's post against the screwhead and press the arms together behind the handle. Use a handle puller if it’s stuck.

Assess your valve stem and unscrew it from the fitting. Using the seat wrench to replace the valve seat. Before you begin any plumbing project, shut off the water to the fixture you are repairing.

Turn on the hot and cold water in the tub to release residual pressure in the lines. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the valve seat and pull it out. This is a case of replacing (or rebuilding) the stem and seat.