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95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance

Will be lowering my oil pan tonight for the second time in 2 days. Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup tube hitting rod/engine gear.

I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?

Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.

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jfrey2a
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Put a jack on each side of the body up front, the body will go up and the suspension will stay down giving you the clearance you need.

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Coasty

Thx Coasty. I got it out last night. Disconnecting the lower shock mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging, scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do with it.

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jfrey2a

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L.W.( ßill ) Hughes III

It was the bell housing cover.

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jfrey2a

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