98 e300D-T oil pan gasket replacement

[mi benz]

I have an oil leak that appears to be coming from the front of the oil pan under the alternator.

I've searched and cannot find a procedure or tips on how to pull the pan to replace the gasket. It looks like the engine needs to come up high enough so the pan can clear the subframe and steering rack. Shops are quoting 10 hrs of labor.

Does anyone know any tricks? Thanks for any help.