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    Cannot remove shower valve stem - no bonnet nut, only threads?

    It's hard to see in the photo, but there's no larger hex. I can clearly see where the thread starts... I had never heard or read about a valve stem that comes out through the packing washer. So, that's a real thing? Should I pry out the packing washer first? I kind of poked at it when I had the...
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    Cannot remove shower valve stem - no bonnet nut, only threads?

    I did, but since I didn't want to break anything I didn't use too much torque once I got it to the full "open" position. In terms of unscrewing the assembly further - I have been unable to find any way to unscrew it at all... that's my question. What should be happening when I open it all the...
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    Cannot remove shower valve stem - no bonnet nut, only threads?

    I'm trying to replace the washers on a leaky bath/shower faucet. I've never done this before, but reading many guides online I understand the basic procedure. After removing the handle, the only nut I can see is the packing nut. I was able to remove it, but obviously, that didn't free the...
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