The chain is hooked to the piece of lumber running laterally across the firewall to keep the trans supported while the engine is out.
If it wasn't for the chain, the trans would fall forward as the mount is at the rear near the tailhousing and potentially cracking the case, or worse!
If it wasn't for the chain, the trans would fall forward as the mount is at the rear near the tailhousing and potentially cracking the case, or worse!