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• Posted in thread: Moen CA87530 Repair on 09-03-2012 at 06:53 PM
  I finally found a little time to get the parts swapped today, and it went very well thanks to
  the advice from the Moen phone rep. Below is a complete set of directions, in case someone else
  finds this...

• Posted in thread: Moen CA87530 Repair on 08-21-2012 at 05:23 AM
  I was able to get a replacement collar sent since this one won't budge. Once it arrives, I can
  do whatever needed to remove the old one, even if it has to be destroyed or cut off to get the
  job done. ...

• Posted in thread: Moen CA87530 Repair on 08-20-2012 at 02:48 PM
  Unfortunately, that didn't work either. The part is smooth like glass, so the rag spins around
  without budging it. It now has slight indentations from being squeezed so hard with the
  pliers.I'll be ca...

• Posted in thread: Moen CA87530 Repair on 08-20-2012 at 05:32 AM
  Thanks for the input, but the nut is badly frozen, and can only be removed with a faucet tool.
  I was unable to budge it with channel locks.Even if it did loosen, it will not be able to pass
  the chrome...

• Posted in thread: Moen CA87530 Repair on 08-19-2012 at 07:02 PM
  I have a new cartridge to install for this single-handle kitchen faucet, but I need to know
  what tool is used to remove a part under the handle. Please excuse my ignorance of
  terminology!Under the han...