I need to replace a 300E engine. I have it on the lift with a chain fall above it. Will it be easier to leave the transmission in place or remove it with the engine?

I am about to get started on it, but between family commitments and Harvey disaster relief, it will be a while before I finish.

If you have done this one before, you can probably save me some time experimentig with different approaches.

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