1) Unfasten fan shroud from radiator, push back out of way
2) Unfasten left motor mount (unfastening right may help, too)
3) Lower or remove steering centerlink - There are a number of ways to do this, but the simplest and least invasive is to remove the thru-bolt from the idler arm where it attaches to the crossmember and remove the Pitman arm from the steering box using the proper puller which is inexpensive @ Idiot Auto Partz or often rentable. If you choose this method, push the aft ends of the front tires together to get slack in the centerlink and lower it out of the way.
4) Raise motor slightly. Prescribed method is a crane or a jack and piece of wood under the trans. Not recommended, but if you are very very careful and use a large block of wood to spread the load, you can raise it by jack under the front pulley(s). Do not place any weight on the damper ring under any circumstances. Once the motor is lifted, secure it in the raised position. I use scrap wooden blocks between the insulator(s) (mount) and frame.
5) Remove pan. Once it is loose and you can see the crankshaft, rotate the crank so that the front counterweights are up in the block. This is very important and will save lots of swearing.
6) This job is no fun. You have been advised.
Oil pump is similar. Challenge with pump R&R in car is manipulating the height and tilt of the engine to allow the pump driveshaft enough room to free it from between the block and crossmember.D/W
