Removing Stuck Curt Gooseneck Ball
Question:
I have a 2019 gmc 3500 denali. In the bed is a ball mount for a gooseneck trailer. The ball is your standard Curt design with lever on top and ball bearings down within the cylinder of the ball. Balls within the cylinder are rusted and frozen l. I am not vale to remove the ball because if it. Question is, how dontou remove the ball? I have lubricated, beat on it, etc with no success. Please advise. Thank you
asked by: Daniel E
Expert Reply:
Hi Daniel; the only thing I can really suggest is to try with the lube again. Make sure you use a lot, and get it between the collar and hitch ball. This should be where the retention balls are located. Let it sit for a while, overnight if possible. After it sits take a rubber mallet and tap on the ball while lifting the release lever. If this doesn't do the trick I would do is call Curt when they're open this week and see what they have to say about removing it. They will be the best source of information and may have a specific solution for this scenario.

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