Got the radiator support pulled back NEAR its original position, I believe. Used a come along and the ball hitch on my wagon and pulled left side about 2 inches and right side about an inch. Looks to be equal clearance all around, no interference from any pulleys, and replacement shroud fits with no fan contact.

Pulled car back in garage (car starts quickly and idles beautifully), drained oil, and put up on ramps. Oil was showing a little low on dipstick but my duct tape/JB Weld fix had surprisingly kept most of oil in pan with only 1 1/2 to 2 liters having leaked out over the past few days.

Removed front sway bar to gain a little more room to access oil pan.

Called it a day (actually wife called it a day for me).

Hopefully will have pan off with replacement installed by beginning of next week.

Will update as progress is made.

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2023 Ram 1500
1987 300TD
2002 ML 320
2001 Chevy Suburban
2006 S430 (gone and trying to forget)
1985 300TD (returned to father)
2007 GL320 CDI (sold to brother)
1995 E320 (sold)
1991 500SL (parted out)
1995 E300D (RIP)
1991 300D (RIP)
1995 E320 Wagon (sold)
1992 300TE (sold)
1988 300CE (sold)
1994 E320 (sold)
1995 E300D (sold)
1978 300D (RIP)
1987 260E (sold)
1992 400E (parted out)
1989 300E (parted out)