SL/R129: Lower arm replacement
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2001 R129
Lower arm replacement
Hello,
I am in the process of replacing my Left hand lower arm and ball joing. Two reasons. 1st is noisy ball joint and second is issues with alignment.
I found the rear eccentric bolt frozen in the bushing, hence the alignment issues. I ended up having to cut the bold each side of the bushing.
My question is, when re assembling, do I use grease, tef gel, nickel plate or similar on the bolt or do they have to go in dry? I kind of think the mechanical locking of the nut should be enough to stop the chance of spinning but would welcome thoughts of the recommended method.
Many thanks,
I am in the process of replacing my Left hand lower arm and ball joing. Two reasons. 1st is noisy ball joint and second is issues with alignment.
I found the rear eccentric bolt frozen in the bushing, hence the alignment issues. I ended up having to cut the bold each side of the bushing.
My question is, when re assembling, do I use grease, tef gel, nickel plate or similar on the bolt or do they have to go in dry? I kind of think the mechanical locking of the nut should be enough to stop the chance of spinning but would welcome thoughts of the recommended method.
Many thanks,
