For me the only issue is to put it back together.
On the <2001 with drum brakes, you have to line up the break housing with the metal tab on the swingarm, both on the front and rear, to be able to put the axle. It is definitely easier if you get a helper. When I do it by myself, I make sure I have a few wood pieces to wedge between the floor and the tire, so it is a the right height and I only have to "push" it into place. Once you do it a few times it is not that tough. Just make sure you take a very good look at where everything is before you pull it apart.
Just as a reminder, both the front and rear axle nuts need to be torqued to 65 ft/lb. And remember to put the cotter pins once you are done.