Can the M37 Oil pan be removed with the engine still in the truck?

[Torisco]

I want to inspecty the lower end of the engine without removing it. I un-connected the oil pan and removed the flywheel cover but cannot remove the oil pan from under the vehicle. It seems I must lift the engine as in removal of the engine to clear the oil pan from under the engine.
I am rebuilding the engine anyway...but was wondering if there is an oil pan removal procedure without lifting or removing the engine?

I cannot find the answer in the manuals as they always show the engine oil pan being removed from the engine after engine removal.

 

[Blake]

I want to inspecty the lower end of the engine without removing it. I un-connected the oil pan and removed the flywheel cover but cannot remove the oil pan from under the vehicle. It seems I must lift the engine as in removal of the engine to clear the oil pan from under the engine.
I am rebuilding the engine anyway...but was wondering if there is an oil pan removal procedure without lifting or removing the engine?

I cannot find the answer in the manuals as they always show the engine oil pan being removed from the engine after engine removal.

I didnt have any trouble taking oil pan off on my truck. Just dropped one side of the steering tie rod to get a little extra clearance.

 

[G744]

I just jack up the frame (Not the axle) on one front side and it lets the axle fall away enuf to clear.

 

[Torisco]

Thank you both for your reply. I thought about jacking up the frame, but felt I should ask first. I am not as spry as I once was and try to eliminate unwanted extra labor with no results.

Again, Thank you both.

 

[Torisco]

I just jack up the frame (Not the axle) on one front side and it lets the axle fall away enuf to clear.

Thank you for your reply, I have two daughters living in Tucson and one daughter living in Goodyear, Az. Love the state and hope it does not go the way of some other unmentioned states...like Calimexizuela.