wow, this is a large undertaking if you have no experience with this type of work.
you are going to need to strictly follow the instructions in the manuals.
I think you should stick to one issue at a time, and please post pictures as you go.
also, before you take any bolts loose, photograph them, and where they came from, it'll make reassembly go simpler.

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