How Do You Remove The Oil Pan From A 1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3 L Engine?
The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer was manufactured with the 4.3 L V-6 engine that has an integrated oil pan on the low side of the motor. Removing this pan is challenging, as many of the front end components must be removed first, or at least moved out of the way. There is no need to remove the entire engine– the pan can be taken out by an average backyard mechanic in about six hours. Jack the truck up and place it on the jack stands, then remove the front wheels for better access to the underside. Drain the oil from the oil pan by turning the drain plug in a counterclockwise direction, then allowing the oil to fall into the drain pan. Remove the skid plate by turning the hex-head bolts in a counterclockwise direction. The plate will fall off once these bolts are freed. Disconnect the front axles from the hub and differential by turning their bolts in a counterclockwise direction. The constant velocity joints and axle are a single unit, and once the bolts holding it to the hub and differentia
