Kohler leaking handle cartridge repair 

Great video. I used it to replace the cold water cartridge GP77006-RP on a Devonshire K-393-4-CP. Koehler provided it free of charge under their lifetime warranty policy. I had to use liquid wrench to loosen handle prior to using the wrench (use thick rag to prevent damage). The part comes with a spline adapter, in my case it was not necessary to replace it. 5/8 inch deep socket wrench proved very useful - a fair amount of force was required to remove the cartridge.

Thanks for this... helped me immensely when I couldn't find a set screw or anything to figure out how the heck to take this faucet apart. Much Appreciated!

If you need to fix a cartridge style Kohler faucet, use this video. Spot on instructions, easy to follow. Others want you to disassemble the sink from the bottom- quite the task. Ignore that. This video makes it clear that you need to have a 5/8” deep socket wrench fitting. A pliers would make a mess of the faucet hardware, since the valve is below the lip of the faucet base. Thankfully, I bought the socket, which made it much easier. Thanks!

Excellent video. My cartridge was seized. I sprayed a healthy amount WD-40 on top of the cartridge and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Used the 5/8 inch socket and with a couple of firm jolts with my hand it came out.

Thanks for mentioning 5/8 deep socket wrench. That's the key for solving my problem.

Thank you, same faucet and wouldn't have been able to fix without this video.

Thanks for making this video, it's my exact faucet. It was a lot harder for me to break the fittings loose though, but I eventually fixed it. No more wet counter, yay!

WARNING: We had this exact Kohler Devonshire faucet but it was bought in 2015. The design and disassembly is slightly different. There is a set screw in the handle which must be loosened first. The handle can then be removed. There is a Philips head screw that must then be removed. After you remove the screw you can lift the bell shaped cover. After that is done the removal of the valve and installation is exactly the same.

Found to video to be very useful, and thanks for specifying 5/8 deep socket.

Much better info than Kohler provides for this type of faucet

thanks much! exactly the same faucet I have. :)

Thank you! Perfect explanation.

Wow, I can do this. Thanks so much.

Yes, thanks. It wasn't clear how to remove the collar trim/handle before.

I will never buy Kholer brand faucets again. I just replaced them with Delta. They were leaking and rusting like a motha. I replaced all 5 of them at the same time.

Thank u for this video.

I notice that you are using what looks like the new cartridge for the video, correct? I have a faucet like that also but it was another Kohler with the same leak from the stem seal. I stared with a 3/8" ratchet then to a 3/8" flex or breaker bar but still didn't budge. I was considering a electric impact but removed the other handle, pop up rod to expose the inside. The brass housing had a 1 18" hex so I got a combo wrench(I'm at retired machine repairman) so no problem there. Tried that with the 3/8" breaker bar but still didn't move. Got a 1/2" breaker bar and after several grunts, it broke loose with a loud crack! This was had reddish colored thread locker on it probably Loc-Tite. If that didn't work I would have tried my DeWalt impact driver with the combo wrench. Heat might work but the copper cross- over tubing is soldered right there also. I've seen pictures of one just like you have there with the 5/8" hex rounded right off!!!!

Great, thank you.,

I have exact same faucet, same leak. Will replace with different brand.

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I have the same faucet so this is very helpful. Thank you. Do you happen to know the hot water cartridge number as well?

Do you know the model name of this faucet? I'm looking for a parts diagram for it, I've got the exact same one but I'm dripping out the bottom beneath the sink now and I can't figure out what might have given up the ghost.

Would've been great if uploader had operated the faucet. It would have worked as a mini review of the faucet itself.

How about a wall mounted Kohler leak?

What name and model number is that Kohler faucet that you repaired? Also, can you use the same cartridge for both sides due to cold is turned clockwise and on the hot water handle is turn counter clockwise. Someone told me to split it? Well Done INFO!!!

Can you replace the o-rings on the cartridges instead of the whole cartridge?

Letting everyone know the world of pain I’m in with this exact sink and exact problem. It is seized to SHIT

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Thanks very much for this... I have the same faucet (from a few years ago), and this video was very helpful.