W123 1982 240d driver's side lower ball joint seated properly?

[petecooke]

Please take a look at the pictures and let me know if you think it's seated properly.

I feel like I'm going to damage the tool if I continue to crank on it.

I see a small gap at the top but the bottom looks good. I looked at the passengers side lower ball joint and there seems to be a gap on that side also.

I didn't notice this when removing the joint. I guess I should of cleaned the damaged joint and took photos to compare.

Also, I have some bearing grease that I'd like to pack around the joint before I slip the rubber boot over the joint. My bearing grease is a brown/black color and the grease in this ball joint is white. Is there a recommended grease that I should buy?


Thanks

Pete