1/2 day to tear it down, then one day to let a pro do it, then 1/2 day to put it back in.
.......depending on how many suds you have either before or after the first 1/2 day.
Having someone do it is worth the money. No growling and howling later. We have a local guy who builds ring and pinions everyday and is reasonable. (In Greenville S.C.)