Video tutorial on how to replace the cartridge on a Moen faucet. Over time and usage the internal components can fail inside the faucet causing it to operate harder and leak. With this particular faucet, it is leaking on the cold side. Moen does have an excellent warranty on their products so you should be able to get replacement cartridge free of charge from your local Moen retailer such as a hardware store or contact Moen directly. In this case there was also a small plastic component inside which was broken and they have sent a replacement for that as well. The parts for this faucet were ordered directly from Moen and took about a week to arrive. You will need to provide a model number which is directed under the chrome plastic cap on the top, but locations will vary between models.
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-phillips screwdriver
-standard/flat screwdriver
-allen key
-interlocking pliers
-wrench or adjustable wrench
-new replacement cartridge
-any other replacement parts required
-paper towel
Procedure:
-turn the water off to the faucet
-you will have to turn off both the hot and cold water feeds
-just to be sure the water is off and there isn’t any pressure, open the faucet
-remove the chrome cap on the top with your fingers and the hot/cold plastic indicator with your fingers which simply snaps into place
-once the cap is removed, there will be a small allen head bolt exposed which needs to be removed in order to take off the faucet handle
-the handle which lifts straight off
-the chrome sleeve snaps into place so it will take a little force to unclip it
-using a phillips screwdriver, remove the screw in the center which holds on the metal bracket that the handle attached to
-unscrew the black plastic metal sleeve
-white plastic stopper cap just sits into place that needs to be removed by pulling straight off
-using an adjustable wrench or the appropriate sided wrench, remove the larger black plastic retaining nut
-remove the “C” clip using a standard screwdriver which holds the cartridge into place
-remove the small metal washer on the cartridge shaft
-in the cartridge replacement kit, there will be a small plastic socket type tool which fits on the top of the cartridge
-it’ll fit into noticed on the top, put it into place, and this will allow up to rotate the cartridge in order to remove it
-use an adjustable wrench and turn the cartridge to help break it free
-Using interlocking pliers, grab onto the top of the cartridge and pull upwards
-watch for any water squirting out and use paper towel to clean up the access water
-install the new cartridge by pushing it into place
-the cartridge does come with a lubricant already applied so it does slide into the cavity easily
-once installed, then using the plastic socket, rotate it into the correct position and help it seat into place
-reinstall all other parts in reverse of removal and replace any parts if necessary
-once together, turn the water back on a test
-check for any leaks
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