If you have a chain hoist on a beam, or even a shop crane, it makes it a LOT easier..!! Easier if you remove tires and wheels. Final drives need to be removed, hence the moveable sideways chain hoist on an over head beam, or shop crane. I've used both.
You'll need to remove the fenders, and on the drivers side, the foot platform, seat etc.
Not that bad of a job really, just seem times consuming.
The only springs I can recall, are under the foot platform. Bands just slide on a pin. You may need to look and see if seals are needed. Axle hounsing will need to be removed from the left side. Gear oil underneath the housing, a the the weep holes, is a pretty good sign.
A good penetrant like PB Blaster is a help too. And I always re-assemble using Never-Seize, making it easier for the next guy to take apart... "Cause the next guy may be me..!!