Oil Pan Removal: 4WD
- Disconnect negative battery cable and drain engine oil. Raise vehicle to remove drive belt splash, front axle and transfer case shields. Disconnect brake lines at crossmember. Remove No. 2 crossmember.
- Disconnect exhaust pipes at manifold and slide rearward. On automatic transmission models, remove converter hanger bolts. Disconnect front drive shaft at drive pinion.
- Disconnect engine braces at flywheel cover and loosen braces at block. Remove starter and flywheel cover. Disconnect steering damper at frame bracket. Remove steering gear bolts.
- Mark position of idler arm location for reinstallation and remove attaching bolts. Pull steering gear and linkage forward. Remove front differential housing mounting bolts and move housing forward.
- Remove motor mount through bolts. Remove oil pan retaining bolts. Raise engine. Remove oil pan. Clean all gasket mating surfaces and straighten sealing flange.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.