Lower Ball Joint reconnection (at Control Arm)

[tconnarn]

I'm having trouble reconnecting my lower ball joint after replacing the axle with a new CV Joint. (rear pass side '04 3.2L) The control arm is giving me quite a bit of resistance when i push it down, and it is difficult to get it below the top of the ball joint threads. Is there a better way to lower the control arm that wont require touching the alignment bolts? What is the normal procedure for reconnecting these?