Just looking for a little advice. I've changed the oil pan no trouble on an 88 22RE but on the V6 there are two nuts and a bolt at the back of the oil pan that look to be inaccessable. Remove transmission? thanks Ryan

 

see the Factory service manual link in my signature

 

Use swivel sockets?

I would follow the FSM, but really, no amount of anyone telling you how hard or easy it is will get the job done for you. The only real way is to go out and

 

thanks for the advice, took care of it already. Used a pry bar to get at those back two studs. Took transmission to engine brace off for the other nut. Done