Pulling oil pan with engine in car

Jack up vehicle 1 foot off grd , and install jack stands under front side rails .

1. Drain coolant and engine oil .
2. remove fan shroud bolts but you can leave fan shroud in place .
3. drop complete steering linkage at outer tie rod ends , pitman arm at steering box and idler arm bolt > locate pitman arm puller .
4. loosen motor mounts .
5. disconnect exh manifolds at flanges NOT sure with youre type of headers if equipped .
6. lift motor using original oil pan bottom ( use piece of wood across pan bottom and jack to prevent pan denting ) .
7. once motor lifted until motor mount studs clear k frame , wedge pieces of wood between mounts and k frame so you can remove jack .
8. remove starter , disconnect trans lines from radiator if auto .
9.remove standard/auto trans inspection cover.
10 . remove pan bolts and pan .

I may have missed a step , your vehicle may need extra steps.
I just did it 3 months ago ... but installed 8 qt pan.

NOTE: Always have a cell phone in your pocket when performing work in the garage, specifically underside ...