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I just melt out the plastic by even heating with a propane torch, being careful not to get anything too hot in one spot. Then press the caps out with a vice & sockets. Takes 'bout 15 minutes.
When you heat it with a torch be careful. Sometimes the grease gets hot, builds up pressure and will shoot the cap off with some force. Had that happen a few times.