I turned the water off (!), removed the handle, sheath, etc. I managed to get the cartridge clip (?) out from the top.

I’m now trying to pull the cartridge straight out, but I can’t get it to budge.

The whole system of pipes is moving, and I feel like I’m going to create a catastrophic problem if I keep pulling.

Am I missing something that needs to be done first? Am I just weak? 🥺

Thanks in advance!

My shower won't turn off and the handle feels a bit stiff (doesn't turn smoothly - but I have it turned all the way to right and the water is still flowing). The cartridge says Moen but that's all I know about it.

I feel comfortable with tools but have no plumbing experience.

I shut off the water to the bathroom for now so it's not a major emergency,

Is replacing the cart something I can do on my own, or am I asking for trouble?

Hello, Thanks in advance for value you folks provide in this thread.

I replaced a Moen cartridge (96909) on single handle shower faucet with an everbilt, "shower cartridge for Moen; replaces posi-temp #1222).

That sucker fought like hell coming out and was super tough getting back in (only used little capsule of grease, which wasn't much).

I think I may may pushed stem in slightly when installing. Initially, water wouldn't shut off. Turned stem different ways, pretty much lost orientation if how it was supposed to be.

Experienced where water would only trickle out but now experiencing where hot won't shut off.

NOTABLY- the original (Moen) cartridge had 2 o-rings. This only has one.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.