I recently pulled an engine and transmission at a PNP. Use their rolling gantry. I got there at 8 am. It and I was out by noon and rolling to the front door.

There were two of us. My neighbor, who by the way is legally blind, helped. He mostly watched the tools. I lost my nice long time 45 year old ratchet the last time I was there. So he was a great comfort.

I would suggest you pull both at the same time. Switch the transmission out in the open. All the accessories can change out before you lift or later. I like later. You can get to those under the manifold gadgets. Clean it all up and do a nice job.

You undo all three mounts bolts from the car. Hook up the engine. Drop the transmission cross brace. I used an equalizer. Let the back end swing down. Go up can up a little then forward a little. Letting it come forward and more up to clear the oil pan. You want tilt all to clear the A/C condenser, if you have one?

I removed the front cross brace pan in front of the radiator so I could just have lots of room. I later walked in and took the rack and pinion. I had to undo the power steering down there anyhow.

Its pretty straight forward just got to look carefully to make sure you are all undone and clear. I pulled the engine harness and purchase the computers so I didn’t have to deal with the little details in the bay.

It’s like being at the dentist office. Except you’re the man, with the smile, big arms and a whole lot bigger bay to pull from!

Phil