Broken Bathtub Faucet Stem

Wiggle the handle and pull it off.

Broken bathtub faucet stem.

A loose bathtub knob can make it difficult to turn the faucet on to fill the tub and difficult to turn off to avoid a dripping spout. Restore the water supply. Insert the packing nut into the stem and tighten it. You have now learned how to fix a broken bathtub faucet handle.

Fix a broken ball handle on a bathtub faucet with help from a longtime plumber in. To replace the stem clear any rust wax or caulk from around the base then loosen the bolts that hold it together with an adjustable wrench if the bolts are located in the wall use a socket wrench to remove them. You may need a faucet handle puller if the handle will not come off by hand. How to replace a single hot cold bathtub knob.

After this the next step is to identify the faulty parts of a faucet stem. If the stem is failing it may not be fully blocking the stream of water. This prompts the water flow. However the valve puller screws into the shaft of the valve stem which in our case broke off pic below.

So i wasn t able to use the moen valve cartridge puller. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the nut until you can pull the stem free. A shows the bathtub plumbing faucet stem replacement parts and how to prepare the stem for reinstallation. So check if the washer is broken or not.

The broken cartridge is not easy to get out and moen makes a moen cartridge puller that you can use to pull the valve out. First unscrew the packing nut. A broken ball handle will require a few specific tools to properly repair. Repeat the steps if you have a two handle system.

Look at each piece and if necessary replace all of them otherwise just replace the faulty ones. For example the most common reason for a faucet leaking is the washer needs to be replaced. Replace the faucet knob over the stem secure with the handle screw and replace the protective cap. If you re working on a two handled faucet we recommend replacing the washers and seats in both the hot and cold valves.

Place a socket wrench over the bathtub faucet stem until it covers the hex nut. Reinsert the valve stem and tighten the stem in its socket using a wrench.