Removal (4.3L 4WD "T" Series Pickup, Jimmy & Sonoma)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 55 other vehicles, including the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1999 GMC Yukon, 1999 GMC Suburban, 1999 GMC Sonoma, and 1999 GMC Sierra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disconnect battery and remove battery tray. Disconnect shift cable at actuator. Raise and support vehicle. Remove underbody shield from steering linkage and engine oil pan. Drain crankcase. Remove starter motor. Remove oil cooler pipes and both front wheels. Disconnect electrical connector and remove wiring harness bracket at shift cable housing. Remove 3 shift cable housing bolts and disconnect shift cable from differential carrier. Remove both front drive axles. Remove differential housing. Remove 10 oil pan bolts, 2 nuts at crankshaft rear oil seal and remove 2 transmission to oil pan bolts. Remove oil pan from vehicle.