I read that you need to remove the drop tube in the oil pan and a ratchet wrench is the way to do it. What size do I need, are they metric or standard ? And pan size bolts too ? Thanks.

 

10mm for both pan and pickup tube.

 

Thank you very much !

 

Here is procedure if you're doing job yourself. Good Luck

OIL PAN AND SUCTION TUBE
REMOVAL
1.Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2.Remove transmission from vehicle, Refer toTransmission and Transfer Case.
3.Remove flywheel ring gear assembly.
4.Disconnect starter cables from starter motor.
5.Remove transmission oil cooler bolts.
6.Remove starter motor and spacer plate assembly
WARNING: HOT OIL CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

7.Drain the used engine oil. Dispose of the used oil properly.
8.Remove oil pan bolts, lower pan slightly and remove oil suction tube.
9.Remove oil pan.
INSTALLATION
1.Clean the oil pan and engine block sealing surfaces.
2.Install the suction tube and gasket. Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
3.Fill the joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear cover with sealant. Use Three Bond 1207-C, or equivalent.
4.Install the pan and gasket Oil Pan, Suction Tube and Gasket Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
5.Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer and tighten to 80 N·m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
6.Install the spacer plate assembly with the starter motor attached.
7.Install transmission oil cooler tank bolts. Tighten bolts to 35 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
8.Install transmission assy. and transfer case (if equipped) Refer toTransmission and Transfer Case.
9.Install battery negative cable.
10.Fill the engine with clean lubrication oil. Run the engine and check for leaks.
11.Stop the engine for five minutes. Check the oil level, and add oil if needed.

 

if the engine is still in the truck will the pan clear any cross members? if not you'll need to lift the engine.

-dkenny

there is another way by most people don't a professional welder to help out.