Convertible top, reattaching black hydraulic pushrod

[aczyzewski]

Update: Force was getting me nowhere trying to pry the ball joint end of the hydrolic pushrods off (clip side already undone), I was afraid to break the v-lever. One spray of lubricant and they practically fell off. Still have the issue of reconnecting these rods. Now with clip side in place. I can't get any movement to line them up so I can tap back into place. New question: should the hydrolic pushrods be able to move? Like you would expect... Mine seem fixed and completely immobile.