Originally posted by contour_phoenix_when:
jd28 are the pivot points of the leading and trailing rear control arms sources for squeaking noises and if so can lubing those bushings stop the squeaking noises?
The pivot points of the controll arms (which are metal tubes the bolt goes threw that attaches it to the subframe) do not (or shouldn't) turn. Really those remain stationary after you tighten the controll arm bolt. The bushing around the tube is attached to it and then the controll arm. This is why it has a spring like action too it if you where to remove the arm to knuckle bolt you notice the arm kinda moves up in motion and if you pull down on it, let it go it will springs back. So using lube shouldn't help the bushing. Notice in the picture after removing the old sub frame the controll arms are standing up. If I where to loosen the arm bolts they would drop to the ground. This is proof that the arms don't really pivot on the bolts.
I would just replace them if you have high mileage. Mine where 28 each.
JD a.k.a Fingers
"Don't Panic"
'98 Contour GL 2.0L VCT ATX 88k
'98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k
Street racing can kill
just less of a chance with a 2.0
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