I always pull the motor and trans together. I just find it easier.
Im pulling it out in a few weeks again just to do some stuff for the hell of it.
Drain the the fluids, transmission, Oil, Water
if you have the drive shaft strap i would leave the drive shaft still attached to the rear since you are going to have it out for a few days and when you are putting the motor and trans back in then you unbolt it from the rear. it makes not losing stuff easier.
Dont forget the loctite on the bolts for the rear