96 Sentra

My 96 Sentra GXE has a torn right axle boot. I have two questions
with regard to changing it out:

1. Is there a anything I should know about taking the axle out of the
transaxle?

2. Can I take the outer cv joint off at the end of the shaft to take
off the boot? Is there any major trick to taking the joint off. I
have a shop manual, but it provides very little informaiton on this
process.

Thanks, Al