Abstract: A tool for removing a faucet stem and cartridge from a faucet body; the stem of the type having a threaded outer end; the cartridge of the type having a central bore retaining the stem; the bore including an inward facing ledge. A cylindrical standoff sleeve has an inner end for bearing against the faucet body. A rod passes through the standoff sleeve. The rod has, on its very inner end, threads for engaging the stem threads and, above that, a device for engaging a cartridge inward facing ledge. Rod outer end includes a threaded section. A rotatable handle threads on the rod outer end and bears against the standoff sleeve outer end such that rotation of the handle moves the rod axially relative to the standoff sleeve for extracting the stem and cartridge after engagement.