How to Disassemble a Kohler Widespread Knob

Widespread faucets feature two handles for mixing hot and colder water. Similar to center-set faucets, the two handles of a widespread faucets flank both sides of the faucet's spout. But unlike center-set faucets, the handles of the widespread variety have their own sink ports apart from the spout. If you need to replace a damaged or leaky handle from your Kohler widespread faucet set, you can disassemble the handles yourself.

Things You'll Need

• Adjustable wrench
• Faucet handle puller (optional)

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Close the hot and cold water valves beneath your sink -- turn both valves clockwise until they stop turning.

   • 2

     Lift the old handles up and away from the sink, revealing the spline adapter and screw combination beneath each handle.

   • 3

     Remove both of the faucet's two spline adapters from the handle mounts to reveal the screws beneath.

   • 4

     Use a wrench to remove the nuts from the underside of each faucet mount and complete the deconstruction of your faucet's handles.