#12469, "RE: Write-up on oil pan drop?" In response to Reply # 3
4g oil pans can be a bitch to get out. Drop the DP without question and also undo the carrier bearing from the back of the block from the driver's halfshaft in oder to allow some wiggle room. Some people recommend takign the driver's halfshaft off as a way to make it easier guaranteed, but if you don't you can get the pan off without too much hassle but it'll take time and patience.