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All right. The handle puller worked like a dream. I pulled the stem and replaced the washer at the end (small black, not larger white), but now no water comes out of the shower head when I turn on the diverter. I suspect I need to adjust the stem somehow. When I first reinstalled teh valve...

Thanks, Verdeboy. Looks like just like the puller I purchased last night. I'll try it out later today. jwr

Cass, Thanks for your reply. I'll try a handle puller. jwr

Hi, Plumbing novice needs help. We have a leaky shower faucet. The system has three knobs--one hot, one cold, one diverter. I've been told by the folks at Lowe's that I need to replace the diverter stem, but that I need to bring it in to make sure I get the right replacement. So far, so...