Unscrew Packing Nut and Remove Stem

What happens here

With the handle removed, you will expose the packing nut, which typically surrounds the faucet stem. Using a pair of adjustable pliers or an adjustable wrench, grip the packing nut firmly. While applying counter-clockwise pressure to unscrew the packing nut, it's good practice to use another wrench or pliers to hold the main faucet body steady (a 'backup') to prevent twisting or damaging the pipe connections behind the wall. Once the packing nut is loosened and removed, you can then pull the entire faucet stem assembly straight out of the faucet body. This might require a firm pull if it's seized or if there's old packing material creating resistance.

Goal: Extract the faucet stem for repair