sink faucet removal

Faucets usually are tightened on with a screw thread. I would imagine this one is too, and the slot in the band allows the pull out to operate out of the slot.

I would suggest you have a look at the manufactures website to see if you can gain any insight with other faucets installation instructions.

Hi Chief
I think that is held on by a clip. Been a ling time since I ran into one of these. You may try to knock it sideways with a hammer or try turning it with a pipe wrench if you can get to it. There may also be a set screw somewhere on the collar. Doubt if you would ever get it out if there is one. You may also try cutting it off with a dremel tool.
Sorry I can't help more
Busyguy
Ret AF Msgt

Under that rust the flex hose unscrews and then a nut unscrews from faucet threaded tube (which feeds flex hose)

I think there is a threaded rod sticking down from the faucet thru the moon shaped piece which needs to be unscrewed. It may take a deep socket and impact wrench.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Under that rust the flex hose unscrews and then a nut unscrews from faucet threaded tube (which feeds flex hose)

Look at the shadow in the first picture and you see a profile that matches this picture from Old-Biscuit.

Good find.

As rusty as that connector guizzy is, you may have to remove the sink to get enough room to work on that faucet easily.

Don't be surprised when you exert enough force to break something.

Removing the sink is worthy of serious consideration.

Couldn't get mine until I got one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Moen-118305-Installation-Tool/dp/B002PB1JJS

Maybe removing sink would be better, especially in tight quarters.

As a plumber, I run into this several times a week. If it is rusted like yours is, I don't even attempt to get the nut off from beneath. I use a Sawzall or hacksaw to cut the faucet off from above. Put your blade right where the valve body and base meet, at the gap, and saw right through it. The bottom of the faucet will drop right out of the bottom. It is always easier if you can pull the hose out first, but if you can't, it just takes a little longer because the blade jams on the hose flopping around inside the body. Trust me, this is easy.

Bruce

nomad.297 wrote:
As a plumber, I run into this several times a week. If it is rusted like yours is, I don't even attempt to get the nut off from beneath. I use a Sawzall or hacksaw to cut the faucet off from above. Put your blade right where the valve body and base meet, at the gap, and saw right through it. The bottom of the faucet will drop right out of the bottom. It is always easier if you can pull the hose out first, but if you can't, it just takes a little longer because the blade jams on the hose flopping around inside the body. Trust me, this is easy.

Bruce

This is what I did, cut it, threw it away and bought a replacement at Wal-Mart and have not looked back.