How to remove this faucet stem (PIC)

[draghi]

Hello!
Newbie here! I'm trying to replace an old faucet, but not able to figure out how to remove the faucet stem. PIC: http://imgur.com/vqzkj

Thanks much!

 

[AlanE]

Does it have a nut under the sink?

 

[draghi]

Thanks for the quick response AllanE! It does have a nut, and I managed to loosen it, but a 'T' junction prevents me from pulling the handle from the top. Pic from under the sink: http://imgur.com/bkCvm

 

[Matt30]

Theres a nut on the bottom, and the chrome ring on top of the sink should be acting as a 2nd nut as well. Spin that off, and the faucet should drop thru the bottom

 

[draghi]

Thanks Matt, got it out! You were right. Poured some vinegar to get the top off and that revealed a small hole with a screw. Unscrewed it to get the top off!

Now for the other side. Seems pretty stubborn. I can't even get the top cap off. Waiting for the vinegar to soak through.

 

[Matt30]

Good job on the "do it yourself"!

Just because im a curious plumber.....what are you replacing it with?