Why wont my Zerc Grease Fittings come out of my Ball Going?...yes I know it's pressed...but...

[Searay45db]

While getting rid of my front GM auto ride shocks, I noticed my Zirc on my ball joint top control arm was leaking out of the little ball. Further attempt to fix it made sure it had to be replaced. Normally you can screw these bad boys out and put a new one in. But it does not seem to be the case here. It looks like it's pressed in.

Can you still get this out and fix it or do I have to put a new ball joint in? Don't you hate it when you just add to problem your fixing?

 

[Aaron_L]

Yes that one is pressed in. You might get lucky by prying it out with something like a door clip tool.

 

[southboundchicken]

You need a ball joint press tool you can rent at most auto parts places