97544 Spout O-Rings

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This article explains the process of replacing o-rings on a bathroom faucet.

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: 7/32" Hex Wrench

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Disassembly:

Disconnect the pivot rod clip (#6) from the pivot rod strap (#5). Loosen the lift rod strap screw (#4) until the pivot rod (#1) lifts out from the top of the spout.
Insert a 7/32" Hex wrench into the pivot rod hole in the top of the faucet and rotate back and forth until the spout lifts off. See "Image 1".
Remove the O-ring (#3).

Assembly:

Carefully slide the new O-ring(#3) on into the groove on the brass shaft.
Apply the lubricant that came in the package with the new O-ring (#3) to the O-ring (#3).
Slide the spout (#2) back on and insert a 7/32" Hex wrench into the pivot rod hole rotating the Hex wrench clockwise to tighten the spout (#2).
Slide the pivot rod (#1) back into the spout (#2) and through the hole on the top of the strap rod (#5), see "Image 2". Tighten the lift rod strap screw (#4).
Reconnect the pivot rod clip (#6) to the pivot rod strap (#5).

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