Problem removing oil pan from 1996 Chevy Blazer - 2WD

Hi,I dont know about this vercle but if the cover sits on top of the oil pan you should just have to undo the bolts that go from the oil pan into the bottom of the timing case just be carefull not to damage the oil pan gasket,hope this was some help,all the best.

Instructions

1. Remove Your Timing Chain
   • 1 Check your owner's manual for the recommended mileage for replacing your timing chain. Replacement for a Nissan Altima is 60,000 miles.
     
   • 2 Locate the timing chain. Replace it if the automatic chain adjuster (also known as the tensioner) is damaged or worn.
     
   • 3 Drain the cooling system and disengage the negative battery cable. Undo the spark plug wires and set the No. 1 piston at "Top Dead Center" (TDC) of the compression stroke.
     
   • 4 Disconnect the engine undercover, vacuum and fuel hoses, harness and connectors, drive belts, power steering reservoir, alternator and bracket, upper radiator hose, air duct, front exhaust tube, intake manifold collector supports, collector and exhaust manifold and the distributor.
     
   • 5 Prop up the oil pan and take out the front engine mounting, the valve cover, camshaft sprockets, cam bearing caps, camshafts, cylinder head bolts (reverse the installation order), cam sprocket cover, upper chain tensioner, chain guides and chain, idler sprocket bolt, cylinder head, intake manifold and cylinder head gasket and the steel oil pan.
     
   • 6 Place a steel cutter between the steel and aluminum oil pans. Slip the cutter around the oil pan's edge. Disengage the steel oil pan, baffle plate, oil strainer and the front tube.
     
   • 7 Secure the car on jack stands and place a seal cutter in between the oil pan and cylinder block. Slip the cutter around the oil pan's edge.
     
   Install Your Timing Chain
   • 8 Reconnect the crankshaft sprocket, oil pump drive spacer, idler sprocket and lower timing chain. Position the lower timing chain on the sprockets and line up the mating marks.
     
   • 9 Rub on an unbroken bead of liquid gasket and put in a new front cover and oil seal. Secure the bolt at 105 to 112 foot pounds (142 to 152 Nm).
     
   • 10 Eliminate any old material from the pan and cylinder block mounting surfaces. Rub on a 3.5 to 4.5mm bead of liquid gasket over the oil pan and cylinder block.
     
   • 11 Attach the upper timing chain to the idler sprockets and secure the cylinder head bolts.
     
   • 12 Refill the cooling system and add clean oil in the engine.
     
   • 13 Hook up the negative battery cable and any other disconnected parts or items. Start the engine and look for leaks.
     

Tips & Warnings

• Procedures for replacing timing chains in Nissan Altimas vary slightly depending on engine size.
  
• Make sure the new timing chain matches the chain you are removing.
  

the oil pump is on the crank behind the balancer and timing chain cover:


REMOVAL

1. Remove the timing chain.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. Remove the three (A) oil pump screen and cover bolts and the (B) oil pump screen and cover.
4. Remove the two oil pump bolts and the oil pump.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
2. Install the oil pump and loosely install the two oil pump bolts.
3. Install the oil pump screen and cover and install the three oil pump screen and cover bolts.
4. Install the timing chains.
5. Install the oil pan.

the oil pan will need to be removed to repalce the rear seal, so replace the front seal and gasket then, replace the timing chain/gears if sloppy, then reinstall the oil pan.

Check the vehicle manual for recommended mileage for replacing the timing chain.Locate the timing chain,you will need to replace it if the automatic chain adjuster "also known as the tensioner " is damage or worn.Drain the cooling system and disengage the negative battery cable.Undo the spark plug wires and set the No.1 piston at Top Dead Center ( TDC ) of the compression stroke. Disconnect the engine undercover,vacuum and fuel hoses,harness and connectors,drive belts, power steering reservoir,alternator and bracelet,upper radiator hose and,air doct,front exhaust tube,intake manifold collector supports,collector and exhaust manifold and distributor.Prop up the oil can and take out the front engine mounting,the valve cover and camshaft sprockets,cam bearing caps and camshafts,cylinder head bolts, cam sprocket cover,upper chain tensioner,chain guide and the chain,idler sprocket bolt,cylinder head,intake manifold and cylinder head gasket and the steel oil pan. Place a steel cutter between the steel and aluminum oil pans.Slip the cutter around the the edge of the oil pan and disengage the steel oil pan,baffle plate,oil strainer and front tube. Secure the vehicle on jack stands and place a seal cutter between the oil pan and the cylinder block,slip the cutter around the edge of the oil pan.

2wd Models

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the engine oil.
   
2. Remove the oil dipstick.
   
3. If necessary remove the exhaust pipe crossover.
   
4. If equipped with automatic transmission, remove the converter housing pan and the transmission oil cooler line retainer from the bracket.
   
5. On 1996-98 models, remove the oil filter and if equipped, the oil filter adapter.
   
6. If necessary, remove the starter brace and bolt and swing the starter aside.
   
7. Remove the strut rods, if equipped.
   
8. Remove the oil pan and discard the gaskets.
   

To install:

1. Apply a suitable sealant such as GM part number 12346192 or its equivalent to the front cover-to-block joint and to the rear crankshaft seal-to-block joint. Apply the sealant about 1 inch (25mm) in both directions from each of the four corners.
   
2. Clean all gasket surfaces and use new gaskets to assemble.
   
3. Install new gasket and seals.
   
4. Install the oil pan.
   
5. On 1988-95 models, tighten the pan bolts to 100 inch lbs. (11 Nm). Tighten the pan nuts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
   
6. On 1996-98 models, tighten the oil pan nuts and bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
   
7. Install the strut rods, if equipped.
   
8. If removed, install starter, starter brace and bolt.
   
9. If equipped, install the oil filter adapter.
   
10. If removed, install the oil filter.
    
11. If equipped with automatic transmission, install the converter housing pan and the transmission oil cooler line retainer to the bracket.
    
12. Install the exhaust pipe crossover.
    
13. Install the oil dipstick.
    
14. Fill the engine with oil and check for leaks.
    

During most engine rebuilds, a completely new timing assembly should be installed. If wear exists on any component, replacement of the entire assembly is necessary. Wear in the chain, gears, or sprockets means a timing lag, which results in poor engine performance.
The timing chain or belt is generally installed with the gears in their correct positions. Before installing a new chain, soak it in oil.
OHC (Overhead Cam) Engines
Some OHC engines use a chain drive; others use a belt drive. Removing the cover on some OHC engines that have timing chains is more difficult, because the cover often fits between the oil pan and the cylinder head. There are special procedures for replacing cam timing components in these engines.
Before a chain repair job, perform a leakage test on non-freewheeling engines to check for bent valves, so that an accurate repair estimate can be made.
OHV (Overhead Valve) Pushrod Engines
On many OHV pushrod engines, the crankshaft sprocket is installed on the crankshaft nose and the crankshaft is rotated to position piston #1 at TDC. At this point, a mark stamped onto the crankshaft sprocket is pointing directly upward (toward the camshaft).
The camshaft sprocket is then temporarily bolted to the cam and used to rotate the cam until a mark stamped on the cam sprocket is pointing directly downward (toward the crankshaft). The sprocket is then removed from the cam (without allowing the cam to rotate).
The timing chain is looped over the cam gear, the mark on the cam gear is positioned directly downward, and the chain is looped around the crankshaft sprocket. When the cam sprocket is attached to the cam, the timing marks on the crank and cam sprockets should be pointing toward one another. NOTE THIS IS FOR 2WD 4.0

You do not need to remove the upper oil pan. There are 2 bolts that go through the oil pan into the front cover that has to be removed. You do not need to remove the transfer case to remove the front timing cover. After you have the bolts under the front cover that go through that lower oil pan, and the bolts all around the timing cover off, just work the cover slowly till it pops free.

Thanks Jay!

cover has 2-4 bolts at front of oil pan and harmonic balancer will need to be removed to take cover of of crankshaft.. lemmee kno if that solves your problem...chris..

If it's a 2wd model, remove the engine mount bolts and raise engine enough so you can put a 4x4 between the engine and frame mounts. Remove the oil pan and unbolt the oil pump and drop right out. If it's 4wd, you'll have to remove the engine and basically do the same thing.