Delta Tub Faucet Handle Won T Come Off

Remove the handle cap cam packing and ball assembly.

Delta tub faucet handle won t come off.

This is how to remove faucet handle without screws. Raise the delta faucet handle straight up to the fully on position and keep the handle in this position. This will lock the jaws onto the handle. Hook the jaws behind the faucet handle insert the threaded rod through the hole for the set screw and tighten the handle by turning it clockwise.

Cover drain opening so parts won t fall into it. Pop the cap off with a small screwdriver. Keep turning the handle clockwise. Wait a few minutes then tap the handle and try pulling it off.

If the handles are delta brand there should not be any other set screws holding the handles in place on the stem s. To access the diverter single handle faucet. Be sure to remove the entire diverter. If you re referring to the handles that won t come off the stems you can attempt to pry them carefully from the back side behind the handle the handles are usually made from plastic and should come off.

Gently rotate and lift off the spout. Locate the valves underneath the sink and against the wall for a bathroom or kitchen sink faucet. Shut off water supply under the sink. Use an allen wrench or small screwdriver to remove the screw then carefully use your hand or pliers to remove the handle of the faucet.

Step 1 twist both the hot and cold water valves clockwise as much as possible to shut off the water to the faucet. Remove the diverter assembly. Place a scrap piece of. As the rod presses against the valve stem the jaws will force the handle off.

Your faucet handle or knob will have a small cap located at its base.