'02 Yukon/Tahoe front CV Shaft bad? Help.

[DURG]

SERIOUS clicking snapping from the left front wheel area when wheel turned all the way to the left and backing up slow or going forward and slowing for a sharp left turn. Thinking CV joint/shaft. Slight play when pulling on it by hand but not a ton of play. Never worked on one of these before. Any special tools or pullers or anything needed and does this sound like a reasonable diagnosis? Any help/input/tips are appreciated. Looks like just pull the rotor and front hub, split the inboard joint, and pull spindle too? Thanks in advance, Durg.