here is what he thinks he might need, i've included prices from us site too as well as the parts numbers.

slide hammer adaptot 10001203 $17.68
adapter nut 20549101 $69.65
forcing screw 204269 $55.04
link shaft oil seal installer 205115 $104.18

what do you guys think?

 

Re special tools,almost any so called special tool can be made by any component engineering shop if the threads/specs are known.
simply strip the box as far as possable then as the special tool is required you can measure threads ect and have it made at a lot less than stated prices.

Slide hammers are common place it is just the simple adapter on the end that you need to made.