Some notes on the oil pan:
You don't have to remove the differential on 4WD/AWD models to get the oil pan off. All you have to do is remove the axle shaft bolts on the passenger side and separate the CV axle from the flange. Then remove the 2 differential mounting bolts on the same side. The differential will hang plenty low enough to wiggle the oil pan out without having to drop the diff completely. You'll also need to remove the steering rack bolts and let it hang down, as well as remove the crossmember. You can drop it all in 30 minutes or less with a good air impact wrench. Add another 15 to get the pan off, and you're golden.
And if you're in that far, put in a new oil pump o-ring. It will be the thicker one on a truck engine. I didn’t do this the first time I did the job and regretted it when I didn’t have great oil pressure afterwards.
Also, use a new oil pan gasket, even though they're supposed to be reusable. Don't forget to put a dab of black RTV on the corners where it meets the front and rear covers.
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