This style of faucet is known as a top mount faucet and it is by far the most common among modern faucets.
Single tub faucet removal.
Unscrew the pivot nut and remove the horizontal rod from the back of the tail piece.
Single handled shower faucets can leak just like double handled ones and the resulting dripping can be annoying especially if the.
If both stems fit through a central hole in the sink you may.
Removing bathtub faucet handles is essentially the same whether you have a one or two handled design.
For a single handle faucet.
You may also use a blade for this depending on the design of your faucet.
Wiggle the handle and pull it off.
You may need a faucet handle puller if the handle.
Unscrew the handle screw with a flathead or phillips head screwdriver as needed.
Slide the strap and the metal clip off the horizontal rod.
Remove the handle of the single lever faucet from the main valve screw by using a flathead screwdriver.
Insert the flathead or blade into the opening between the handle and the main shaft of the faucet.
By doing this you have now exposed the valve screw.
Turn on the faucet to drain any excess water.
For most faucets removal will involve removing flexible supply tubes and unscrewing mounting nuts that are threaded onto faucet tailpieces up under the sink.
How to replace a single hole faucet.
How to repair a wall mounted single lever shower faucet.