rear tie rods and front struts

[paanta at splatterfish.com]

All,
  Car in question is 5ktq:  What is involved in rear tie rod
replacement?  Any special tools required?  I don't see this
proceedure in the bentley.

  Also, I'm in need of front struts for the same car.  The bentley
requires a bunch of special tools.  Are there DIY alternatives, or
should I have a shop do this one?  They come out through the top,
it
looks like...how do I do this?  Anything else I should replace at the
same time?

  TIA,
  Pat