Replacing old Moen tub trim due to loose handle

[sthussey]

All,
I'm looking to simply replace the handle of a couple Moen push/pull tub/shower faucets. The current handles are plastic and are loose from the plastic being eaten up by the metal on the valve body. However, after removing the handle what I see doesn't seem to match any posting on Moen tub faucets. There is a metal collar in front of the extension tube with 2 teeth on it that are what the old knob caught to turn the valve. I'm not sure if it is a Moen piece, some kind of after-market will-fit, or what - but I'm not sure how to remove it. The Moen replacement knob I have won't fit with the collar there. Any ideas? Thanks for any information you can provide.

 

[GReynolds929]

It's just a handle adapter that was part of the old handle. It will pull out so the new handle will fit. It is probably stuck in there from mineral deposits.

 

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[sthussey]

Thank you so much. Just didn't have the courage to give it a little more elbow grease, but that was all it took.