couldnt hurt.. the part will cost you less than a tank of gas (about 50-65 bucks depending where you get it)
getting a set of snap ring pliers will make things easier.. i got mine for 20 bucks at sears with a whole set of tips for them
another piece that will make it much easier is a 6mm allen wrench that is cut shorter.. i think i have one laying around that i used when i did mine.. pm me your info and ill find it and mail it out along with the instructions i used