no need to remove the driveshaft. Just let your common sense be your guide. Pull the pins on your radiator shroud to free up upward movement of the fan which you don't have to remove if you don't want. I unbolted the AC hoses secured to the car's body etc. Simply visualize the engine moving up fulcrumming about the rear trans mounts and loosen all impeding hardware to make raising the engine as effortless as possible. The more time you give yourself for this job, the happier you will be.
Good Luck,
George