taking the g/box off is much easier than removing the engine and g/box together.drain g/box fluid,
remove lower control arm bolts,cv`s,support engine and remove starter motor and bell housing bolts.
if you remove engine and g/box together you need to remove plenty of components,a/c p/s pumps heater hoses,radiator...etc.i`m just trying to make a point here which is less time consuming and practical.