[Mark Brye]

I have been looking at changing my 3:10 open rearend for a 3:46 LSD 40% lock-up like some people on this board. I just read Whiplash's post and a couple other older threads on the topic. So I think I have the gears I want (still thinking about 3:6's) but am now looking into the actual removal.
I have not seen a write up on removing the differential from the BDR. I have looked at several DIY articles off of Bimmerforums for the E36 and my BMW Bentley Manual.
When I am under the car, it looks to me like I can just unbolt the drive shaft, CV joint bolts and the 4 big bolts holding the rearend to the chassis. Hold the shafts up by tying them so they are not dangling and disconnect a speedometer line. Is this all there really is to swap a rearend on the BDR?
Now according to the BMW bentley manual, I have to remove swaybar, and disconnect the suspension for removal. I don't want to remove any suspension components for fear of needing an alignment.
Can anyone give me an idea of what I am getting into? Is it as easy as it looks?