However, if your spigot has a small leak out of the handle stem, you will need to replace the packing nut washer. The steps are identical, and it’s wise just to replace them at the same time. 1.

Remove the handle and nut (Photo 1) and pull the stem from the faucet (Photo 2). You may have to turn the stem to “unscrew” it before it’ll come out. Getting the faucet apart is the hard part.

After the lubricant has soaked in, turn the nut counter clockwise until it is completely free from the faucet housing. Step 6: At this point, the stem should pull free from the housing.

Unscrew Packing Nut and Loosen Stem. Grab a crescent wrench to unscrew the packing nut, then use an adjustable wrench to loosen the stem from the faucet body. 4.

Step 3: Use your wrench to loosen the packing nut. From there you should notice the stem. Remove that as well. Depending on the faucet, some stems pop right off, while others twist off from the valve.

After the lubricant has soaked in, turn the nut counterclockwise until it is completely free from the faucet housing. Step 6: At this point the stem should pull free from the housing.

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