Recieved Eric Shea/Mueller CV Kit, Will replace CV's and Bearings this weekend... Options

[Britain Smith]

First thing, the CV kit from Eric Shea and Mueller is a really well thought out kit. It includes everything you need, is packaged well, and the machining it top notch...looks factory. Thanks for such a great product.

So, I will be replacing all four CV's and both rear bearings on my car this weekend. I have no reason not to believe that they are all original and have 200,000miles plus on them. The CV's and clicking and the rear bearing has know to moan on the highway.

Therefore, I am going to document the procedure as I go through it this weekend and ask questions along the way. The Classic message thread about the bearings is a good one. Here are my questions so far:

1. Anyone know where to get the 12-point CV bolt tool in the Portland area? Anyone have one I could borrow?

2. Is it easier to replace the bearing in the car or should I remove the trailing arms? If I remove them, what is the best way to put the alignment back like it is?

Thanks in advance,
Britain

Edit: Here is a picture of the kit...