Excellent write-up - Thanks! I'm now stuck on the LBJ. I had to remove it with a separator, and hitting the side of the LCA it eventually came out - it was rusted in. In doing this, the separator crushed the end of the threads where the 2 cross holes are for the cotter pin. so...

I need to replace the LBJ. Is this do-able at home or am I in for a trip to the dealer? Haynes says the dealer, but I kind of figure that if anyone will know how to DIY, they'll be here somewhere.

Thanks in advance...