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Single-lever ball-type faucets are common on kitchen
sinks. When repairing a ball-type faucet, buy an entire
repair kit that includes O-rings, a new ball, valve seats
and springs, and the special little cam tool you'll need
to loosen the faucet cam. It's always a good idea to
remove the old faucet ball first so you can take it with
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 First, turn
off the water supply at the shutoff valves. Then loosen
the handle setscrew and remove the handle. Underneath
you'll find the faucet cap. Remove the cap with water-pump
pliers. It's a good idea to wrap the pliers' jaws with
masking tape or cloth to protect the cap from scratches or
gouges. |
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 Using the
special cam tool included in the faucet repair kit, loosen
the faucet cam. |
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 Lift out the
faucet cam, the cam washer, and the rotating ball. |
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 Reach into
the faucet with a screwdriver and gently remove the
springs and the neoprene valve seats. Remove the spout by
twisting it upward. |
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 Use a
utility knife to cut off the old O-rings. Coat the new
O-rings with heatproof grease and install them around the
sides of the faucet cylinder. Reattach the spout, pressing
it downward until the collar rests on the plastic slip
ring. Install the new springs and valve seats. |
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 Insert the
new ball, cam washer, and cam. The small lug on the cam
should fit into the notch on the faucet body. Screw the
cap onto the faucet and attach the handle. Turn water back
on. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Fixing Ceramic Disk
Faucets
Fixing a Compression Faucet
Fixing Cartridge Faucets
Replacing Worn Valve
Seats
Resurfacing Valve Seats
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