Garbage Disposal Mounting Ring Stuck

If a disposer needs to be removed simply tapping on the ear with a hammer will quite easily loosen the lower mounting ring.

Garbage disposal mounting ring stuck.

I had trouble getting the rusted metal ring to move to remove the old unit but i finally got that stubborn sob to turn and the disposal is off. So now i m trying to remove the rusted ring and the flange. As i mentioned in another thread i m trying to replace my old kenmore garbage disposal with a new model since the old one won t work. Turn clockwise until the disposal is locked into place.

Make sure the disposal outlet faces the drain pipe connection. There are generally three screws that are used to hold the disposal to the flange. As the lower ring is turned each tab grabs onto a flange red arrow the flanges are actually ramps as this side view shows. Insert a screwdriver or disposal wrench into the mounting bracket on the lower mounting ring.

Turn the lower ring clockwise until the disposal is supported by the mounting assembly. Disconnect power unplug the garbage disposal or if the garbage disposal is hardwired turn the power off at the electrical box. Always use tongs or needle nose pliers to remove an object. It screws onto the drain and then holds a mounting bracket for the garbage disposal.

When there is a problem with the garbage disposal chances are very good that you will need to remove it from the flange in order to work on it or replace it.