I did some research on this forum and for some reason I can't find anything on the oil pan removal or gasket replacement. So, I'll ask and see if anyone here has done it.
I've got a 2003 F250, 5.4L, Auto 4x4.
Oil leak initially looked like it was coming from something that was run over (from the ground like a bottle of oil was run over). Oil was on the front axle and all along the passenger side. I looked further and it looked like the oil was coming from the inside of the bell housing - but once I removed the inspection plate, the whole inside was clean. So I know for sure it isn't the rear main seal.
So, now I'm looking to drop the pan and replace the gasket. I am wondering if the pan is able to be dropped without pulling the engine or dropping the transmission. I looked at Autozone's repair site, and it's pretty unclear. I might/might not have to drop the trans.
If anyone has done this, could you please let me know? I've done a few Chevy 5.7's, and you could unbolt the motor mounts and just jack up the engine - but I'm not sure if it can be done here.