Kitchen mixer tap problem - can't disassemble...

[Gerry Parker]

Hi everyone. I thought this would be a simple job - fixing a leaking kitchen tap. I took the cover off, removed the screw and expected the tap head to come off. I can't figure out how to get it off. The assembly is shown in the photo below. How do I get the tap head off to get at the washer?

Please...

 

[rpm]

Looks like it is on splines, should pull off, been there for awhile so will probably need encouragement ie tap tap with a mallet or 2 screwdrivers to pry it off. Mind your knuckles if it suddenly gives!

Edit, can`t see clearly but is that a circlip I see?

 

[Gerry Parker]

No, it's just a plastic rim as far as I can tell. Seems to be ready to break up. I'll try pulling the tap head of as you suggested.

 

[Gerry Parker]

Hey - that actually worked. Thanks so much.

 

[rpm]

Hey - that actually worked. Thanks so much.

No worries.