Removal of grease nipple.

Anonymous-0 · Mar 4, 2011

One of the grease nipples [zerks to some] on the rear axle housing has blocked, it is a press in type,, is there a particular way to remove it or is it just a matter of drilling. any views would be appreciated.

Anonymous-0 · Mar 4, 2011

Have you tried to put some heat on it and put grease gun to it and punp. This will some times open the pluged fitting.

CJ3b_jeep · Mar 4, 2011

I saw a tool at one of the farm shows that you filled with grease and smacked with a hammer and it would clean them out. Heat usually works though.

Mike Farmer · Mar 4, 2011

Hi. Is the little internal ball stuck upp or down. If its tight up I have used a very hin nail and a hammer and tapped it free. Then spray some WD40 or the like into the top of the nipple. Most times it will free itself. if its stuck down use a gently heat if that fails the only way I,ve found is to twist it with a pair of grips and replace it. Because if it is down you cant get grease past it.
Incidently where possible I tap the holes a fit screw in type, but thats rare. Luck.
MTF

Mike Farmer · Mar 4, 2011

It should say a very THIN nail

Anonymous-0 · Mar 5, 2011

Thanks people, I'll try those before the 3rd option.

Removal of grease nipple.

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