Yes, you do not have to remove the engine.
Yes! Remove whatever is necessary to allow you to remove the oil pan.
2000 ranger 4x4 i replaced the gem and selector switch no power to transfer case motor
It is impossible to do it you have to pull the engine
NO THEY ARE NOT.
The motor itself will fit in the truck, but not without major modification.
No way, one are the other has to be taken out to repair.
Most likely it is a fan motor that is pulling too much amperage. I'd start with the fan motor and/or the fan motor resistor.
Torques motor 4.0 ford ranger?
Sometimes it's possible to change the big end bearings by pulling the sump off. But to get to the small end you need to get the pistons out. And if you're pulling the sump, and the head(s) you might as well get the motor out first as it'll probably be faster.
how do you change motor mount on 2002 ford ranger
How to peplace A RANGER transfer case SHIFT MOTOR