Removing lower oil pan (for gasket replacement)

Hello everyone!
Atlas and Lady Bits here -
Got myself a nasty leak along what looks like a terrible attempted seal by the previous owner. I have all my bits and pieces and am ready to do the job, but upon getting under my truck I’m wondering how to weasel the oil pan out from behind the front diff?
Any guidance is appreciated!

 

I had to replace the pan on mine two years ago and unfortunately, you have to remove the front differential to remove the oil pan :/

 

^^^ This definitely for a 4x4.

 

oil pan uses FIPG, there is no rubber gasket.

 

I use a thin blade putty knife with a metal head (absorbs shock from a hammer) to drive in between the oil pan and the block to cut an oil pan loose. Also, don't drive it in past the rim on the oil pan.