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If your cap does not have grooves at the top use a towel to avoid scratching  \nThis document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) .  \nStep 4—Cam and ball assembly  \n􀀁 remove cam and ball assembly by pulling up  \n􀀁 Note that arrow on cam assemmbly points to front  \n􀀁 Remove seat assembly using an allen wrench or phillip head screwdriver  \nThis document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) .  \nStep 6  \n􀀁 Replace seat assembly using allen wrench or phillips which keeps you from loosing the spring.  \n􀀁 Lightly press on seat assembly to seat it  \nStep 7—Repace ball and cam assembly  \n􀀁 Install ball assembly making sure tab in faucet assembly is inserted in ball housing slot  \n􀀁 Install cam assembly make sure tab on cam is inserted in slot on faucet housing. Make sure the arrow is pointing forward  \n􀀁 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.  \nThis document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) .  \nStep 8—Replace locking cap assembly  \n􀀁 Hand tighten plus a little turn with channel lock pliers. Do not over tighten or scratch finish.  \nStep 9—Turn on water  \n􀀁 Turn on water and check for leaks at faucet and spout  \nThis document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) .  \nStep 10—Install faucet handle  \n􀀁 Insert ball stem into hole in faucet handle and tighten set screw  \nTo reassemble your device , follow these instructions in reverse order.  \nThis document was generated on 2020-11-28 08:33:39 PM (MST) .  \n© iFixit—CC BY-NC-SA [www.iFixit.com](www.iFixit.com) Page 8 of 8","cbCaiseSLO1Cs6YZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiseSLO1Cs6YZ","pdf",1962362,"English","# Introduction\n# Step 1—Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet disassembly\n# Step 2—Remove faucet handle\n# Step 3—Remove locking cap\n# Step 4—Cam and ball assembly\n# Step 6—Replace seat assembly\n# Step 7—Repace ball and cam assembly\n# Step 8—Replace locking cap assembly\n# Step 9—Turn on water\n# Step 10—Install faucet handle","[{\"question\":\"What should you do before starting the disassembly?\",\"answer\":\"Shut off the water to both hot and cold lines before beginning. 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