Just coat all the parts and service it when you do your wheel bearings... or at least every other time you clean or replace the wheel bearings. The grease will have faded away by then or have dirt contamination, either way, time to service it.

I coat the cylinder, pin, and all that then put a blob in the pocket of the cva and when you push it together to assemble it will squish a little out the sides. Wipe off excess and install.