oil pan

The front differential on my 2003 Bravada went out. I had brought to local mechanic who ive went to before. After 3 weeks or so I got a phone call yesterday. The mechanic said that its finished. I went and paid for it, $1200 for diff and labor. Pulling out of mechanics parking lot about 1/4 mile...

First of all, I want to apologize for the rough sketch I've drawn up but I thought it may help understand what I am talking about or so I hope? I recently replaced the 4wd disconnect housing on the front passenger side ( :x what a nightmare) and my problems were all solved... or so i thought...

Trying to replace an oil pump on a 2006 2-wheel drive Rainier with a 5.3l engine and cannot get the oil pan off. Removed one cross member towards the rear of the pan and all bolts. Pan lowered a few inches easily but now sits on a cross member and the steering gear rack. Pan will not move...