170206 Upper Bearing Washer-Separate Handle Separate Spout

​ Preparation:

• The water supply shut off valves must be turned off- see article How to Turn Off the Water Supply to the Faucet.
• Recommended Tools: Needle-Nose Pliers
• The following instructions assume the handle and associated handle pieces have been removed. For additional details, visit solutions.moen.com and select the type of faucet you are repairing. The faucet guide will contain specific information on handle assemblies associate with that style of product.

The upper bearing washer (B) is located between the decorative escutcheon ring (C) and the valve body (A).

1. Remove the upper bearing washer by using a pair of needle-nose pliers to gently pull back the prongs at the top of the upper bearing washer (until it is loose and can be lifted from the faucet). The upper bearing washer will be reused for this installation, when removing it be careful not stretch it from it's original shape. 

Caution: Do not remove the black hexagonal shaped cartridge nut or the cartridge for this repair (see red circle below).

Note: The 170206 Upper Bearing Washer Service kit will include a rubber O-ring. Do not use the O-ring on this faucet style.

2. Position the upper bearing washer with the gap facing the back of the faucet. Lower the upper bearing washer down so the gap aligns with the raised rib on the back of the valve body. Confirm the bottom edge of the upper bearing washer is tucked into the top of the spout and all the prongs are tucked under the overhang on the valve body.