F Pickup (3.8L)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner, fan shroud and engine oil dipstick. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
- Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. Disconnect exhaust pipes from exhaust manifolds. Disconnect transmission shift linkage at transmission.
- Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at radiator. Remove engine support nuts. Using a jack. Raise engine as high as possible.
- Place wood blocks between engine supports and brackets. Lower engine and remove jack. Remove oil pan attaching bolts and lower oil pan.
- Remove oil pump pickup tube and lay tube on bottom of pan. Remove oil pan from vehicle.