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nirajbhatt7 (AL)
I have not found anything like this to hold the kitchen faucet on the internet so cannot get any information. Thought maybe someone here might be able to help. It is rusted and stuck. I have applied something to loosen up the rust but cannot find the right tool to unscrew this. Click on the link below to see the image of bottom of the sink where faucet is attached.
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packy (MA)
i'm gonna guess that something on the top loosens to remove that.
grohe has a model that you remove the spout and fit a special tool into the center to unscrew it.
if not, maybe an ocsillating tool will split that washer??
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Wheelchair (IL)
That lock nut, is chemically bonded to the faucet shank. As suggested, if you wish to save the base, that lock nut will have to be mechanically removed. A good wire wheel should clean up the threads on the shank when it is removed.
Best Wishes
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nirajbhatt7 (AL)
I have looked everywhere but nothing comes off from the top.
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nirajbhatt7 (AL)
I do not need to save anything on the faucet as it is broken and I already have a new one. Do not want to break the kitchen sink though. At least it is not stuck to the sink as it has came loose and wobbling.
Any more advise is appreciated.
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nirajbhatt7 (AL)
Great suggestion and appreciate the effort you took to point to a specific place. I will have to eventually do that.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
Don't forget the safety glasses, there will be some debris falling down on your face when you attempt to remove that nut.
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hj (AZ)
You need a deep socket, possibly 3/4" to unscrew the nut.
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nirajbhatt7 (AL)
Thanks steve(CA). Got it removed with your exact instruction. It all went well and came off.
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