I have a manual trans and all I had to remove to get my started out is the brace from the engine block to the intake manifold. It's still not an easy task but it can be done.

Dennis

95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.