Will removing a control arm mess up alignment?

[exranger06]

1992 Accord- If I remove an upper control arm to grease the bushings and reinstall that same arm, will it screw up the alignment?

 

[beast3300]

No, it's not slotted.

 

[exranger06]

That's what I thought, thanks. What type of grease should I use on these? I don't want to degrade the rubber.

 

[beast3300]

Lithium grease will re-moisturize rubber.

 

[sunfire]

Originally Posted By: beast3300
Lithium grease will re-moisturize rubber.


Off topic question.... what other lubricants "re-moisturize rubber"? I've read internet posts where silicone spray rejuvenates rubber too.

 

[mechanicx]

On "rubber" or polymer bushings, I would use a silicone lube that is suitable for brake caliper slides and rubber boots. Or maybe a silicone dielectric grease. I wouldn't use a spray lubricant that may contain petroleum distillates.

 

[mechtech2]

Rubber bushing are not lubricated - they flex.
Urethane bushings should be lubed.

Rubber bushings are tighten when the car is on the ground - loaded suspension.
Urethane can be tightened anytime - on the rack or on the ground. If not, they are sticking and faulty.

 

[TedT]

Yes.

 

[mjoekingz28]

I changed a LCA on the Saturn and the wheel was slightly off center afterwards. Drove fine for 3000 miles before getting an alignment.