[motorcritter]

The transmission & transfer case move the centre of gravity well rearward. It may take some tricky gymnastics to 'ease' it in there. Just the transmission is bad enough for unbalancing the mass. I usually work alone, any more, so I've used rolling things to help move the transmission end, once the unit is in the bay and headed rearward. A transmission jack with wheels or a moving dolly can work wonders as an non-human helper. The worst part of the front clip is the hood, unwieldy but do-able with a little forethought. Easing it down, nose first onto the aforementioned moving dolly can help- but a handy human can, too. Transmission jack is pretty much mandatory with the transfer case- strap it down tight, and be patient. Oh, and drain everything beforehand. Or else. There's nothing like trying to get some leverage on a ice-slick floor, with the end in sight of the whole nightmare. Makes a man feel...outraged!