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Remove Old Basket Strainer Nut

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What happens here

With the P-trap removed, focus on the basket strainer assembly underneath the sink. Use adjustable pliers or channel locks to grip the large nut that secures the basket strainer to the sink. Turn the nut counter-clockwise to loosen and remove it. Once the nut is off, remove any associated washers or rings.

Goal: Detach the basket strainer from the sink

Tools and materials

  • Adjustable Pliers — Loosening and removing the basket strainer nut

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getting all this stuff apart. Pop this nut right here and now we're just going to take this whole assembly out. We're going to remove these basket strainers. Do yourself a favor, have some glasses, get that nut broken, that just pops right now. That's all this is, this is a paper friction ring.

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