Well replacing the control arm assy was a Giant GIANT PITA. Mostly because the ball joint castle nut was welded in place. Beating, PBlaster and finally drilling got it out. Next time I will bring home MAPP gas and have a pickle fork ready.
If attempting, you will need a jack to raise the engine - best to loosen the bottom bolts of the front motor mount too. And I found it easiest to detach the ball joint from the new control arm assy and install separately.
A torque wrench capable of 150ft/lb will be necessary, as well as 6 and 12pt sockets. I also coated the ball joint taper with never seize, as well as the threads and even the cotter pin - as mine was rusted (?) in place.
And for those diagnosing a damaged control arm, it will manifest with clunking over speed bumps, or turning over a curb, or braking. It will appear as grabbing brakes, but it's actually the control arm assy flexing backwards.