You do not want to remove the engine. Trust me. Been there, done that and got the t-shirt. You can count yourself lucky in that you have a 2WD and don't have to deal with the axles going through the pan.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the A/C compressor bottom bolts (4) and loosen the top bolts (2, 3).
2. Remove the oil level indicator and tube.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove left and right front tire and wheel assemblies.(Except 2WD)
5. Remove the engine protection shield mounting bolts.
6. Remove the engine protection shield.
7. Remove the steering gear crossmember, front.
8. Remove the left and right wheel drive shaft. (Except 2WD)
9. Remove the front drive axle clutch fork assembly. (Except 2WD)
10. Disconnect the prop shaft from the front axle pinion yoke.(Except 2WD)
11. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the oil.
12. Unclip the transmission cooler lines from the engine block.
13. Remove the front differential bolts and set aside the front differential.(Except 2WD)
14. Remove 4 transmission bell housing bolts that are attached to the oil pan.
15. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts.
16. Place 2 oil pan bolts in the jack screws on the oil pan and tighten evenly to release the oil pan from the engine.
17. Clean and inspect the oil pan.