Prob: removing stem on tub shower

Jul 30, 2007 1 Replies

I am trying to replace the washer in a leaking faucet on the tub. I used a cheap deep socket I picked up at the local hware store, but I can't get the stem to budge using a counter clockwise direction that I used on the right hand faucet.



Ques 1: Is the direction correct ??



Ques 2: Is the a better deep socket available than can reach the collar of the stem (at least 3.5 In. deep) ?



Thanx for any advice


Norm,

Make sure the stem is half-way open. I suspect you just need to use a little more muscle. Counterclockwise is correct.

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