Examine the plunger to determine how it attaches to the sink s plunger mechanism.
Fixing drain plug in sink.
Lay down some towels to cushion the edge of the vanity or your back rib cage or hips will be in screaming pain.
Remove the screws that secure the overflow cover plate.
Loosen the locknut that holds the drain in place.
The end of the pivot rod threads through one of the openings in the.
You should see a small hole or loop at the bottom of the.
The locknut will be snug up against the underside of the sink.
Insert the pivot rod back into the sink drain.
Push the assembly back in and replace the.
Most sink drains are held in place by compression between the drain s lip on the topside of the sink and a locknut on the underside.
The photo shows a typical array of tools and supplies that may be needed to replace a.
Clear out enough room so you can work under the sink.
Find the pivot rod or the rod that runs.
Repairing a pop up sink drain 1.
Fix a sink stopper step 1.
Adjust the nut on the linkage lengthen it to raise the stopper or shorten it to let it drop lower.
Get underneath the sink itself with a flashlight.
Locate the 3 horizontal.
Pull the plate and lever away from the overflow hole partially pulling out the mechanism.
Use a large wrench or channel locks to loosen and remove it.
Insert a universal pop up drain plug into the drain hole inside the sink.