Has someone done it? Is it just better to remove the tranny and motor as one? I would like to keep the tranny in but I'm thinking the alignment may pose a serious challenge. Thoughts? Thanks for the help.

 

Every time I've pulled my engine, I've left the transmission in the vehicle. I wouldn't pull both together unless I had a specific reason to.

Just unbolt the transmission from the engine block and then rock it side to side to disconnect. Then take the engine out.

When you put them back together, they should slide right together and mate up to the point where you can't get a playing card between them. Meaning, if there's a gap, never use tightening the bolts to pull them together or you could damage something. Just rotate the engine until they slide nicely together.

 

this is good news. I will do this. I was a afraid of the potential nightmare associated with the alignment of parts. My clutch has 5k on it but im going to replace the flywheel for good measure.