Faucet Handle Removal

[charrbrad]

Hi....hoping someone can help. I have a strong leak in this faucet and I need to remove the faucet handle. Can someone assist?

 

[Geofd]

are you able to remove the screw from the handle????? have you tried giving the handle a few good taps from the back side or spaying it with clr or vineagar????

 

[charrbrad]

That did it....thank you. One question, I now see the stem....is there a special tool needed to remove and replace the washer? I’m totally lost

 

[jeffmattero76]

Once you have the handle off, remove the Bennett (bell shaped chrome cover). Then you will need a deep socket to remove the stem. You can buy a set of those deep sockets at home depot for around $10. Remove the stem ( be sure you have turned the water off first) and remove the small screw and old washer on the bottom, and install a new one.

 

[charrbrad]

Thank you both, I appreciate the help.

 

[charrbrad]

This is the stem that was removed. Any idea where I can get a replacement? The sink is very old.

 

[jeffmattero76]

I would suggest bringing it to a plumbing supply house.