It's not that hard to do....After you remove the axle nut, remove the caliper and then setit aside but DON'T let it hang by the line. After unbolting the strut from the spindle assembly all you have to do is unconnecte it from the diff. You'll need a smal punch so that you can remove the pin that holds the diff shaft into the axle shaft itself. It's not hard at all. Yes the replacement axle comes complete with boots and all.