Photos are the key here; pictured is a single handle faucet which appears to be labeled “Bach” (not sure if that is brand or model). The outer brass collar has a notch all the way around (not a thread) and the brass is split at the bottom, which sort of makes me think it should be squeezed like a retention clip, except that the nylon inner portion won’t let it compress at all. That inner nylon appears to be threaded into the brass, however it...
Originally asked by kylebjordahl on Stack Exchange (diy) (CC BY-SA 4.0).