You have to fix the interference issues, of course. I wouldn't worry about the oil pressure, spring, or anything else regarding the pump. You might want to double-check the clearance between the pick-up foot and the bottom of the pan to be sure that's correct.
To remove the pan with the engine still installed, READ THE FSM! One of the steps is to disconnect the steering linkage from the Pittman arm and the idler arm and push it forward. Remove the 4 bolts from the front diff and push it, along with the steering linkage as far forward as it will all go. Raise the engine until the trans contacts the body in the tunnel.
The pan will come off, but you MUST disconnect the steering. I know. I've done the Pan R&R in a 4X4. (I installed the oil pump valve upside down. I blew oil all over my shop while priming the pump when the oil filter seal blew out from the sky-high pressure. As soon as it happened, I knew what I had done wrong, and 4 hours later, it was fixed. Live and learn.)