Replacing Shocks on 200T

[Peter Tracy <pgt@novelmail.keps.com>]

I am about to replace the shocks on my 1990 200 Turbo (front wheel drive) 
with 85K miles. After looking at the Bentley manual I have some questions:

1. Is a special tool needed to remove the cap at the top of the strut which 
holds the shock in?

2. Should I plan on replacing the strut bearing. These often wear on Audi 
4000s and VW Golfs. Do they wear in the larger cars?

3. Any other hints you might have for this job?

4. Has anyone used Boge shocks on a similar car?

Thanks.
Peter