I just suspended the engine and completely removed the cross member. Made everything a piece of cake (and it gives you an opportunity to drop your oil pan and inspect the bottom of the engine).
Only 8 star head bolts hold the whole thing in and once it is out of the way you have lots and lots of room. Finding the correct star socket can be fun...)
Reinstalling it is simple as long as you use the 3/4" holes to keep it aligned.
As long as you suspension nuts/bolts aren't real rusted up, it is a time consuming job, but nothing all that "difficult".
Just my .02. :thumbsup: