How To Change Shower Stem
Remove the screw holding the handle in place then pull the handle free of the valve stem.
How to change shower stem. Push the new stem into the wall and tighten the bolts back up. The shower handle usually adheres to the wall by screws. Step 5 replace the stem and put the faucet back together.
Use a pocketknife to pry off the small round index cover from the shower s hot water faucet handle. Pry away the index cap at the front of the handle to access the handle screw. Once the bolts are free the old stem can be taken off.
By hand unscrew and remove the escutcheon to expose the stem. Take your new shower faucet stem and make sure that it is a suitable match for the other. Use a valve socket and pliers to loosen and remove the old stem from the wall.
Here s a clip to help you do it yourself when you have a leaky shower diverter the old fashion kind. Take the shower handle off. Remove the screws holding the handle in place and lift it off of the handle stem.
Here s a quick how to. You need a perfect stem double in order to prevent leaking. Set the handle and screws on a flat surface to keep them aside until you re ready to screw them back in later.
Optional handle puller and or shower valve socket wrench.