[Croznest1998]

Alright my '99 4.0L I6 oil pan has started leaking lately, it's not to the point that it's so bad that I have to refill it all the time, but still i dont like leaks. I want to replace the rear main seal and the oil pan gasket. The only thing I'm worried about is the downpipe. Will I have to remove the whole downpipe system just to drop the pan? Or can I just unbolt it at the header and bring it down enough to have enough space to remove the pan? (Sorry for the the newbie wordmanship)

 

[2004CSOTP]

If you're asking if you need to disconnect the exhaust pipe, I have the same question and found this by doing a search. I need to remove my oil pan on a 2002 TJ X with a 4.0 and automatic for similar problems.

 

[NJWrangler01]

It has to be removed for the pan swap. Not hard just a PITA, lots of PB Blaster, beers and a buddy will make it easier. A buddy with a garage and a lift will make it even more easier.