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





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





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





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





7. Install the 1/2 in. x 2.5 in. 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.





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





9. 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.
10. Place the rubber padded foot of the front support assembly J 28467-4A on the upper tie bar.
11. Install the 7/16 in x 2.0 in 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.





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





14. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the lift hook bracket J 28467-6A.
15. Install the 1/2 in lift hook washer and lift hook wing nut J 28467-34 onto the lift hook J 28467-7A.





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





18. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the front engine lift hook bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.





19. Repeat steps 14 and 15.
20. Install the assembled lift hook bracket J 28467-6A (1) over the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A (2).
21. Adjust the assembled lift hook bracket J 28467-6A (1) in order to align the hook with the rear engine lift hook bracket.





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





23. 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 2 rearward strut bolts to the right and left strut towers.
^ Tighten the strut tower bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).