Kalidurga-
Good job! And if it was really dirty in there you will notice a difference.

lunacycles- Yea, I know about dropping the chain, but if I can remove it, and soak it, and let it hang and dry while I work on the bushings, so much the better. It is easier for me to put the jockey cage back together without the chain flopping about and being in the way, and I can take a few moments and clean the rear cassette and chainrings too.