Hey Spaceman, I'll throw this in. On the bolt/nut (sorry, can't recall which) that holds the caliper bracket to the swingarm, use a 6 point wrench or socket. They put thread lock on it & it's a bear. I used a wrench because I did not want to remove the right side exhaust megaphones to get a socket straight on it. Anyway, I only had a 12 point metric set but after I almost screwed up the hex, I purchased a 6 point set just to assure I could get some "umph" on the fastener for tightening & not do any more damage.
Nightrocket is correct. If you have a way of lifting the bike, that would be best. I used my centerstand to straighten the bike & removed the rear fender to get the wheel off mine (I wanted to save $$$$$ too). Had to take the wiring out of the holders along the underside of the fender to gain some freedom (extra length) to pull the fender toward the rear of the bike to release the yolk grip they designed in. You don't have to disconnect any wiring, simply create a little slack to pull the fender back & off the grommets. Then I placed a towel across the frame where the seat goes & laid the fender crossways to the frame out of the way until reinstallation was a hand.
Is really "No step for a Stepper" as Dad used to say.
See ya.