oil pan removal

[tarmac2dirt]

need to pull the oil pan and was wondering if the pan will come off with engine in the chassis. Looks like there is enough room. this is a 1988 2wd MJ if that matters. thanks Paul

[87MJTIM]

Yes. You can remove the pan with the engine still in. It helps to raise the body and let the axle hang down. 

[Pete M]

for a 4.0L you need to let the axle droop as much as possible.  you might even need to pop off the track bar or sway links to get that extra last couple inches.  be careful that the oil pump and pickup tube are in there and can get bumped during removal if you force it to hard.

[75sv1]

I'd add shocks to what Pete said. Or you can put a 4.5" lift on it, and the oil pan drops right out. 

[tarmac2dirt]

Ok, gives me the work plan on what i need to do. Have to pull pan to see were a load knocking noise is coming from. i screwed up and left a scott paper towel in the filter intake and now created a lot of work ahead. thanks for the answers, Paul