Engine & Trans removal

I'm currently doing a winter ( Cold in Oz ) clean up project on the Duster & I'm going to remove the engine & trans, I have never removed one from a US car & I have noticed quite a few differance's. So I have a few question that Im sure you all can help with.

It looks like I have to remove the steering draglink to get the factory starter out past the headers, is that correct or is there a better way?

Can I remove the engine & trans at the same time?

Can I leave the headers in the car or is it easier to remove them?

Is there any tricks or problems I should keep an eye out for?

This is a manual steer, 340 & 727 & I would perfer to remove in one piece.

Cheers