Trouble aligning front axle housing support

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Pugnowski

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Hey all,

was wondering if someone else has ever had this problem? Have a 2000 Ford Expy with a 5.4 in it that I swapped in 1 1/2 ago.

Thought my oil pan gasket was leaking, as it was dripping all over. Went through procedure to remove axle support and took pan off.

Problem is, I can't seem to get the axle support bolt holes on left to line up? Anyone else have this problem?

Tried several things but no luck..I am thinking I may need to loosely bolt up the crossmember first, and then the other axle supports in front, but is not how service manual describes it..see attached....

thanks in advance...

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