SOLVED: Hi,I have a Bathtub Shower Valve that is not worki

Hi, I have a Bathtub Shower Valve that is not working. (The middle one that turns the Shower head on) I would like to know how to remove it from the wall. I bought the Wrench Socket set for it already.
It is an American Stanard Faucet (about 20 years old).
1. I unscrewed the Cap (covering the screw)
2. I removed the screw
Now, I thought that I was supposed to just pull the handle off. It seems to be stuck or am I supposed to remove something else?
Also, do I have to turn off the main water supply? or do I just shut the hot and cold knobs in the shower?

Thanks for your help.
Pete4

MARK Contributor 54 Answers

SHUT OFF THE WATER SUPPLY VALVE BEHIND THE SHOWER.THOSE HANDLES ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE,SQUIRT WD-40,LET IT SOAK IN,THEN GIVE IT A LITTLE TAP ON THE HANDLE ,BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE IT.IF YOU CAN NOT STILL REMOVE THE HANDLE,THEY SELL A HANDLE PULLER,

Posted on Apr 21, 2010

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