"These things are super easy to work on."
I heard this statement many times, but honestly it's very true. I would consider myself a novice mechanic at best, with a limited set of tools, and I've done some things that have surprised myself that I could complete the job. You'll learn a lot and...
Kroil penetrating oil
Metric ratcheting wrenches
Metric sockets
JIS screwdrivers (Japanese phillips type screws are slightly different so regular phillips can strip them easier)
Side note, avoid aftermarket parts whenever possible. They're more expensive, but OEM parts are often times...