I have found that when removing the engine with the transmission attached, it is easiest to hoist the entire mass at an angle, with the transmission being the low point. If you get the angle right, the engine will clear the power steering lines on the drivers side of the engine bay, and the transmission will clear the body on the passenger side.
Here is a pic from when I was hoisting my rebuilt engine into my N/A Galant GS. In the picture, that angle is not quite enough (I had trouble with clearance). A slightly sharper angle would be best.
Also, it is good to have a chain connected to the transmission itself, so the extra weight of the trans. doesn't overload the stock lift points (which were designed for lifting just the engine, if I'm not mistaken).
This is the way I have done it, and it works. Others probably have different ways too. Hope this helps /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif