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How to fix broken sink drain stopper.
How to fix a broken sink pivot rod.
Tighten the clevis screw where you marked it before.
Line up the stopper so that the notch is facing directly toward the opening for the lift handle which is usually directly behind the faucet spigot.
3 face the hole at the bottom of the stopper toward the pivot rod s location and drop the stopper back into the drain hole.
Slide the clevis over the stopper rod and insert the horizontal pivot rod into the drainpipe.
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Clean off all hair and debris.
See how fast and easy it is to repair your drain stopper.
The flat metal bar may have disconnected.
Test the stopper rod to ensure all the moving parts are reattached.
Insert the pivot rod so that it engages the hole in the bottom of the stopper and tighten.
2 lift the stopper from the drain.
Align and place the drain stopper into the sink s drain opening.
The drain stopper will have a notch in the bottom with a hole aligned with the stopper s stem behind it.
If the stopper is broken or its seal looks worn replace it.
You can get the sink stopper working correctly and have the drain cleaned out with just a small amount of work.
In the days before pop up drains a rubber stopper was employed when you wanted a sink full of water to rinse out a few things.