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Use this guide to replace the entire tank assembly on a gravity flush toilet. Removing the entire tank assembly is a helpful step when moving a toilet or replacing the toilet bowl.
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Lift the tank lid up and away from the toilet tank.
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Shut off the stop valve underneath the toilet by turning it clockwise until it becomes hand tight.
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Push down the flush lever.
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Hold the lever down until water stops draining from the tank.
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Use a sponge to soak up and remove any remaining water from the toilet tank.
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Periodically squeeze the excess water from the sponge.
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Place a bucket under the supply tube to catch any dripping water.
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Turn the coupling nut on the supply tube clockwise until it releases from the threaded shank on the bottom of the tank.
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Using a socket wrench to hold the nuts, unscrew the two tank bolts with a screwdriver.
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Lift the tank up from the lower half of the toilet.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Step 5: Clockwise or counter-clockwise depends upon whether you are looking down at the coupling nut from above or up at it from below.
I suspect that, unless it has a left-handed thread, most people would turn it in the direction that works.
Close your eyes. Attaching something, the turning motion is (usually) clockwise: Righty-tighty; lefty-loosey.
Thank you for the info.
