lower control arm question

Hope someone can tell me what the best lubricant/grease should be used
on the threads and the ball joint area that connects to the knuckle?

Is using never-seize recommended for the lower control cradle bolt that
goes through the bushing on the frame end?

Is a pickle fork usually not needed for removing the lower control arm?

Thanks - CB

 

A pickle fork may damage the boot, and I've never found one to be necessary.
I usually just whack the bottom of the knuckle with a hammer where the ball
joint of the lower control arm goes through, and it comes loose pretty
easily. If it needs help, use a long prybar or 2 x 4 over the LCA, and
under the cradle to get leverage to pull the LCA downward.

A little bit of anti-seize would be a good idea to make it easier to get
everything apart next time.

Lane [ l a n e @ p a i r . c o m ]

 

Thanks for the info...
Will start tomorrow, actually today, and if the bolt at the connecting
end( to the frame) comes out easily, then I'll be in good shape, I hope.
CB