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Does the engine have to be lifted in order to remove the oil pan?

If so, which mounts need removed?

I am not relishing the knuckle busting of loosening the motor mounts again.

Looking at my Limited, it appears that the only thing you have to get out of the way is the centerlink. WIthout any weight on the front end of my car, it looks like the oil pan can slide right off without removing anything, but I have a feeling that with a fully loaded front end, the centerlink will be too close. Just remove the pitman arm from the steering box and unbolt the idler from the frame to get it to drop.

I remember having to jack the engine up on my friend's B-60 to get the oil pan off, but it doesn't look necessary on this one. If that's not the case with your car, I'm pretty sure you'll have to loosen both mounts.

Thanks Adam.
Garage has been full with yard sale items for a few weeks, but as soon as I have access to flat ground again, I'm going to pull it and see how much sludge I have built up.