I did this engine swap last year cause of failed water pump. I couldn't find a shop who would do it unless i bought their engine so I had to do it in my driveway.
It has to come out the bottom, no other way unless you take the whole front doghouse off. I raised the rear tires about 2" and made a platform out of 4x4s to put
the front jackstands on, and with the intake off the motor I had just enough clearance to slide the cradle and engine out the side.
I used a cherry picker to lower and raise it but i also used a motorcycle lift under the cradle to help guide it out and back in. It was a big job to do in my driveway
but it saved me around 4Gs. ($2200 vs $6800)
Power steering pump was extremely frustrating, the whole front suspension needs removed, radiator removed, exhaust, drive shaft and half shafts. Leave the alternator on the motor but not the AC, that you can swing out of the way(makes it harder but then it doesn't get disconnected). Prepaint all suspension, steering and drive shaft nuts n bolts so you can get them back in the same spot.
Now would be the time to replace tie rods(especially the inners) and wheel bearings cause I wish I would've.
