Tub Faucet Handle goes back too far when turned off

faucet

My Delta roman tub faucet handle goes back too far when it is turned off. I tried to take the decorative base off (screws) and now that is stuck. I put WD40 in the thread area but it still won't move. So I have two questions:

  1. how do I get the handle aligned correctly?
  2. if the handle repairs requires me to take the base off, how can I get it unstuck?

I know that it screws off because I removed the one for the hot water easily

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Best Answer

You need to have a plumber's wrench/plyer to hold the nut below the sink, and a helper to hold/adjust the handle into the correct position.