Well, here's the good news...

I've learned LOTS the past couple weeks. My project has gone from seal replacement to propshaft removal to strut removal and realignment. There are a few good walk-throughs on shaft seal replacement, but almost ZERO on working with the strut and realigning the back half of the drivetrain. I've taken a bunch of pictures and intend to write up a comprehensive How-To to save the next guy a TON of time. I will try to get this done over the winter.