I wrapped a chain around the driver transmission mount & fabricated a bracket that bolted in place of the power steering pump to lift the engine+transmission together. If you're just lifting the engine w/o the transmission then you'll have a hook loop in the front driver side & rear passenger side of the engine.

 

I forgot to say that this is the 2006 V6, are there hooks on that engine? im not pulling trans

 

There should be unless someone removed them.

 

There should be a hook near cylinder 1 and cylinder 6. Cylinder 1 being closest to the passenger seat, and cylinder 6 closest to the driver side heatlight.

I strongly recommend pull both engine and transmission together. It's far easier to separate or mate them out of the car. It's a one person job if you pull both together. Trying to wrestle one or the other separate into the car makes it a two person job and it's dangerous if you are crawling underneath to line things up at the same time. I've done a clutch job both ways and I much rather prefer the both out the top method.

 

I'll look again, thanks for the tip!

 

In addition to the aforementioned two hooks, I would suggest making a third point via the transmission's mounting bracket. I.e. while keeping a jack supporting the trans, remove the mount on the chassis side, then put the long bolt (and nut) back in and use that as a hook to keep the engine and transmission assembly level when pulling it out.

 

Thanks for the tip on hook locations and pulling together! I wont be alone so we will take a look together and make a decision. I will keep your advice in mind