How do you remove a pivot rod?

How to Replace a Pivot Rod Under a Sink

  1. Look beneath the sink and behind the drain to find the pivot rod. …
  2. Unscrew the retaining nut that holds the pivot rod inside the drain. …
  3. Pull the pivot rod out of the drain. …
  4. Slide the retaining nut and washer off the original pivot rod.

How do you remove a pivot rod from a sink stopper?

Get underneath the sink and look where your pivot rod is connected to the clevis strap. Disconnect the pivot rod from the clevis strap by squeezing the two end of the spring clip together and sliding it out. If you cannot do it with your hands, use a pair of pliers.

How do you remove a lift rod from a sink?





STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. PREPARE SINK. …
  2. LOOSEN THE SPRING CLIP. …
  3. TAKE OFF THE SPRING CLIP AND CLEVIS STRAP. …
  4. UNSCREW GASKET HOLDING PIVOT ROD. …
  5. REMOVE PIVOT ROD. …
  6. EXCHANGE OR CLEAN PIVOT ROD. …
  7. EXCHANGE OR CLEAN DRAIN STOPPER. …
  8. REPLACE THE DRAIN STOPPER.

How do you get a stuck locknut out of a sink?

  1. Spray bathroom cleaner on the stuck nut and wipe up with a towel or rag. …
  2. Spray the nut with penetrating lubricant. …
  3. Tap the side of the lock nut with a hammer. …
  4. Clamp a pair of locking pliers around the nut and lock into place. …
  5. Heat the nut with a plumber’s torch. …
  6. Slip a nut splitter over the lock nut.

    7. How do you unclog a pop up drain?

    The stopper can be soaked in warm water with a bit of vinegar, then lightly scrubbed with an old toothbrush. Use a drain snake or hair clog removal tool to remove any blockages from the drain itself and follow up with an appropriate drain cleaner if necessary.

    How do you remove a push button sink?

    Push and Pull

    1. With the stopper in the open position, unscrew the knob from the stopper base.
    2. Push the stopper closed to reveal the center post.
    3. Use pliers or a flat-head screwdriver in the center to loosen the slotted screw inside the center post in a counterclockwise direction.
    4. Lift the stopper from the drain.


    How do you remove a push pull drain stopper?





    How to Remove a Push-Pull Drain Stopper:

    1. Set the drain to its open position.
    2. Lift up on the drain stopper’s knob and turn it counterclockwise.
    3. After enough turns, the drain stopper should be unscrewed and come free from the drain opening.


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