How To Remove A Drain From A Tub: 13 Steps (with Pictures) - WikiHow

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1 Apply new plumber's putty to the drain by hand. Grab some putty from the container so you have a ball about an inch in diameter. Roll it between your hands until you have a log about 5 to 7 inches (13 to 18 cm) long and pencil-thick. Wrap this around the bottom of the replacement drain's lip.[11]
2 Screw the new drain basket into the drain. Set the basket in the drain hole and turn it clockwise by hand as far as you can. Then tighten it further with the drain wrench. Use a different head than before, if necessary.[12]
3 Install any fasteners that came with your specific drain. Check the drain's instructions for exact details on your drain model. Generally, you will insert the plunger into the drain hole, then reattach it to the trip lever using a setscrew. Finally, screw the drain basket into the drain hole.
4 Scrape off the extra putty that squeezes out after installation. As the replacement drain is screwed in, some of the putty will be pushed out. Use your finger or a knife to scrape off this excess.[13]
5 Screw in the new stopper, if the drain has one. Find the hole in the center of the drain basket. Insert the new stopper into this. Turn it clockwise to tighten it.[14] X Research source
- Not all drains will have stoppers, but those that do will simply screw in the drain basket this way.
- If you have a trip lever assembly, you may need to snake the assembly through from the lever to the bottom of the drain.
6 Test for leaks. Activate the tub stopper or trip lever, and fill the tub halfway with water. Come back after an hour or so. If the water has not drained much, then your new drain is installed properly.
- You can place a piece of tape on the tub wall at the water line to make it easier to tell if any water drains out. If the water is below the piece of tape after an hour has gone by, then some water has drained out.
- If the tub does leak, check and make sure the new drain is sealed properly.