i dont no of any, but i do no that its a lot easier to remove the trans before the engine comes out. i found that to be the easiest method, cause there just aint enough room for both to come out together. also a repair manuel like a haynes works wonders for do it yourselfers like me and you. for about 20 bucks you can pick one up at most parts houses
There's plenty of room for the trans to come out with the motor. Looks like sgarlic posted a good writeup. Throw those Haynes manuals in the garbage. They are full of bad information.