Slide the clevis over the stopper rod and insert the horizontal pivot rod into the drainpipe.
How to fix broken sink drain stopper.
If the stopper is broken or its seal looks worn replace it.
Tighten the clevis screw where you marked it before.
While that s still an option.
Insert the stopper into the drain.
This quick video leaves out all the unnecessary commentary and focuses on the process.
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.
Align and place the drain stopper into the sink s drain opening.
2 lift the stopper from the drain.
Tighten the retaining nut just enough to hold the horizontal pivot rod in place.
How to fix a broken sink stopper.
Insert the pivot rod so that it engages the hole in the bottom of the stopper and tighten.
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.
Clean off all hair and debris.
The drain stopper will have a notch in the bottom with a hole aligned with the stopper s stem behind it.
See how fast and easy it is to repair your drain stopper.
How to fix a broken sink pivot rod.
The flat metal bar may have disconnected.