Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet disassembly - Step-by-step instructions

Oct 22, 2026

Step-by-step guidance for disassembling a Delta single-handle kitchen faucet ball and seat assembly. The instructions focus on shutting off hot and cold water, removing the faucet handle, loosening the set screw, taking off the locking cap without scratching the finish, and extracting the cam and ball assembly. It then covers removing and replacing the seat assembly and spring-related parts, reinstalling the cam and ball with correct tab and arrow orientation, reassembling the locking cap, and checking for leaks after turning the water back on.

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CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

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Introduction

Step 1—Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet disassembly

Step 2—Remove faucet handle

Step 3—Remove locking cap

Step 4—Cam and ball assembly

Step 6—Replace seat assembly

Step 7—Repace ball and cam assembly

Step 8—Replace locking cap assembly

Step 9—Turn on water

Step 10—Install faucet handle

Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet disassembly Disassemble your Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet Ball and seat assembly to check for cracked gaskets and leakage , or to replace the taps. Written By: Cory Buchanan This document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) . INTRODUCTION Disassemble your Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet Ball and seat assembly to check for cracked gaskets and leakage , or to replace the taps. This document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) . Step 1—Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet disassembly 􀀁 Shut water off hot and cold Step 2 􀀁 Loosen set screw and remove faucet handle 􀀁 Use caution as this may be tight and need some force to remove This document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) . Step 3 􀀁 Using channel lock pliers or pipe wrench remove locking cap to expose valve. 􀀁 Be careful not to scratch finish. If your cap does not have grooves at the top use a towel to avoid scratching This document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) . Step 4—Cam and ball assembly 􀀁 remove cam and ball assembly by pulling up 􀀁 Note that arrow on cam assemmbly points to front 􀀁 Remove seat assembly using an allen wrench or phillip head screwdriver This document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) . Step 6 􀀁 Replace seat assembly using allen wrench or phillips which keeps you from loosing the spring. 􀀁 Lightly press on seat assembly to seat it Step 7—Repace ball and cam assembly 􀀁 Install ball assembly making sure tab in faucet assembly is inserted in ball housing slot 􀀁 Install cam assembly make sure tab on cam is inserted in slot on faucet housing. Make sure the arrow is pointing forward 􀀁 See picture with the allen wrench pointing to the arrow on the cam assembly. Remember the opening on the cam assembly is the arrow. Press the cam assembly into the faucet housing. With all the new seats , balls , and cam assembly , this can be difficult. This document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) . Step 8—Replace locking cap assembly 􀀁 Hand tighten plus a little turn with channel lock pliers. Do not over tighten or scratch finish. Step 9—Turn on water 􀀁 Turn on water and check for leaks at faucet and spout This document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) . Step 10—Install faucet handle 􀀁 Insert ball stem into hole in faucet handle and tighten set screw To reassemble your device , follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) . © iFixit—CC BY-NC-SA [www.iFixit.com](www.iFixit.com) Page 8 of 8

FAQs

What should you do before starting the disassembly?

Shut off the water to both hot and cold lines before beginning. This prevents leaks and makes the process safer.

How do you remove the faucet handle?

Loosen the set screw and remove the faucet handle, using caution because it may be tight and require some force to remove.

How do you check that the faucet is reassembled correctly?

Turn on the water and check for leaks at the faucet and spout. If everything is seated properly, the faucet should operate without leakage.

Oct 22, 2026

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