alright guys got the new timing chain and cover on. Need to drop the oil pan to get the broken plastic guides out. Right now ive got the engine mounts undone and jacked it up the most i could. still need more clearance to get this pan out. I see the steering linkage and some brace. The brace i tried to bust lose with a breaker bar and no go. How do u guys go about on removing the oil pan.


1994 2wd pickup

 

Unbolt the idler arm from frame, and lower it.

 

actually you can leave the peices in the pan without a problem

 

Took the oil pan out of my girls 22re equipped runner. Dropped the idler arm link and was able to push it out of the way. Undid the diff crossmember (not sure whats there on the 2wd) and lowered the diff. Gave me ample room to pull it out without touching the engine.