This being our first attempt, and no real steps to follow. We started out with trying to remove the whole subframe. Got the suspension disconnected and everything ready to go then realized we would have to get an alignment and bleed the brakes when we were done. Decided to just pull the engine without the transmission. Got that completed put the new turbos on. Tried to put the engine back in the car and realized it's too hard to align the motormounts with the subframe, the turbos with the downpipes, and the engine with the transmission all at the same time. So we removed the downpipes. Pulled the transmission out by hand. Mated it all up to the engine on the hoist, and then reinstalled it all in the car. Needless to say that after that experience I agree with your way. It is definitely the easiest. :-)