How to remove old Moen faucet cartridge?

To remove the cartridge from your faucet assembly, first use a hex wrench to loosen and remove the screw from underneath the handle. Then, pull the handle out away from the wall and unscrew the handle adapter and remove it. To get access to the cartridge, unscrew and remove the faucet escutcheon.

Are Moen 1224 and 1234 cartridges interchangeable?

For sure, the 1224 and 1234 cartridges are not interchangeable, leaving 2 options… call Moen directly with the exact year and complete model number to find out which cartridge “they say” is the cor… see more.

How do you replace a Moen 1224 cartridge?

Discard the old cartridge and insert the new cartridge into the valve assembly. Make certain that the notches line up as indicated. Reattach the nuts to the valve assemblies and tighten them with pliers. Replace the handles and secure them with the screws.

What’s the best way to remove a 1224 cartridge?

Recommended Tools: Phillips Screwdriver, Needle-Nose Pliers and/or Removal Tool 14272 Using a Phillips screwdriver, unthread the Phillips screw (#1). Lift the stem extension (#2) out. Insert needle nose pliers into the valve body (#5) so they are in the recesses in the cartridge nut (#3). Unscrew the cartridge nut (#3) counter-clockwise to remove.

When do I need to replace my 1234 cartridge?

See article 1234 Cartridge: Two Handle 8″ Wide Spread Valve (After Dec 2014) for replacing a 1234 cartridge. The water supply shut off valves must be turned off- see article How to Turn Off the Water Supply to the Faucet .

Can a 1224 cartridge be replaced with a wide spread valve?

If your stem extension does not have splines all around the top, do not proceed (these are not the correct instructions or parts for your version). See article 1234 Cartridge: Two Handle 8″ Wide Spread Valve (After Dec 2014) for replacing a 1234 cartridge.