Lower Front Arm
How to replace a front lower (passenger side)control arm on an '02 Honda Accord?
We have the part. Just not sure about how to go about replacing the control arm ourselves. We were quoted $190 for labor - just want to save some money! Thanks for any help!! 
In reply to the question of how did we mess up the control arm?: We bought it pre-owned and the history report showed that it was originally a company vehicle - so there's no telling how it got the condition it's in now. Maybe a lot of mileage or maybe a curb or two.
Upper Arm
Notes
Replacement
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheel.
Remove the front damper.
Remove the wheel sensor bracket nut (A) from the upper arm (B).
Remove the cotter pin from the upper ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut.
Remove the upper ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
Remove the flange bolts (A) from the upper arm (B).
Install the upper arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the upper arm to the knuckle.
Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values. Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque value, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the hole in the stud. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
Use a new cotter pin on the castle nut.
Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface on the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
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Lower Arm
Notes
Replacement
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheel.
Remove the damper fork.
Remove the damper pinch bolt (A).
Remove the lower bolt and self-locking nut (B) from the damper fork.
Remove the damper fork (C) from the damper.
Remove the cotter pin from the lower ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut.
Remove the lower ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
Remove the lower arm.
Remove the self-locking nut from the stabilizer link (A).
Remove the radius rod bolts (B).
Remove the lower arm mounting bolt (C).
Remove the lower arm (D) from the rear beam.
Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the lower arm to the knuckle.
Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque value, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the hole in the stud. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
Use a new cotter pin on the castle nut.
Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces on the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
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