Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
- J 42478 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

Installation Procedure





1. Remove the air inlet grill.
2. Remove the rearward strut bolts from the right and left strut towers.
3. Install the J 42478 (2) into the strut threads.
4. Place the strut adapters, J 28467-33A (1), on top of the four remaining forward strut tower bolts.





5. Install the strut tower support assemblies, J 28467-5A, over the adapters J 42478 and J 28467-33A.





6. Install the T-Bolts to the J 42478 and J 28467-33A.





7. Install the strut tower tube, J 28467-3, into the strut tower support assemblies, J 28467-5A.





8. Install the 1/2-inch x 2.5-inch quick release pin, J 28467-10 (2), through the strut tower support assembly, J 28467-5A (3) and the strut tower tube, J 28467-3 (1) on one side only.





9. Install the radiator shelf tube, J 28467-2A, on top of the strut tower tube, J 28467-3, over the rear engine lift bracket.





10. Install the round tube of the front support assembly, J 28467-4A, through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube, J 28467-2A. The hole used in the radiator shelf tube, J 28467-2A, depends on the vehicle application.
11. Place the rubber padded foot of the front support assembly, J 28467-4A, on the upper tie bar.
12. Install the 7/16-inch x 2.0-inch quick release pin, J 28467-9, through the hole in the front support assembly, J 28467-4A, in order to level the radiator shelf tube, J 28467-2A.





13. Install the cross bracket assembly, J 28467-1A.
14. Hand tighten the cross bracket assembly, J 28467-1A wing nuts.





15. Install the swivel lift hook, J 28467-8A, through the lift hook bracket, J 28467-6A.
16. Install the 1/2-inch lift hook washer and lift hook wing nut, J 28467-34, onto the swivel lift hook, J 28467-8A.





17. Install the assembled lift hook bracket, J 28467-6A (1), over the strut tower tube, J 28467-3 (2).
18. Adjust the assembled lift hook bracket, J 28467-6A (1), in order to align the hook with the front engine lift hook bracket.





19. Install the swivel lift hook, J 28467-8A, through the front engine lift hook bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.





20. Install the lift hook, J 28467-7A, through the lift hook bracket, J 28467-6A.
21. Install the 1/2-inch lift hook washer and lift hook wing nut, J 28467-34 onto the lift hook J 28467-7A.





22. Install the assembled lift hook bracket, J 28467-6A (1), over the radiator shelf tube, J 28467-2A (2).
23. Adjust the assembled lift hook bracket, J 28467-6A (1), in order to align the hook with the rear engine lift hook bracket.





24. Install the lift hook, J 28467-7A, through the rear engine lift hook bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.





25. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts, J 28467-34, securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the J 28467-B.
2. Remove the J 42478.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the two rearward strut bolts to the right and left strut towers.
^ Tighten the strut tower bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the air inlet grill.