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Engine Support Fixture



Engine Support Fixture

Tools Required

* J 28467-34 Lift Hook Wing Nut and Washer (2)
* J 28467-6A Bracket Assembly (2)
* J 28467-7A Bolt Hook (2)
* J 28467-500 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
* J 28467-501 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
* J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
* J 28467-2A Radiator Tube Shelf Assembly
* J 28467-3 Tube Assembly
* J 28467-4A Front Support Assembly
* J 28467-9 Quick Release Pin
* J 28467-1A Cross Bracket
* J 28467-34 Handle
* J 45057-2 Lower Support Bar

Installation Procedure

Important: Supplemental support provided near the bottom of the transmission will be required to prevent the powertrain from rotating if the frame is lowered or removed.

1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
2. Remove the engine mount struts.
3. One engine mount strut and nut can be reinstalled to the engine mount strut bracket on engine to be used as an attachment point for front engine attachment.
4. Disconnect the electrical harness clip at the UHJB and at coolant housing.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the engine control module (ECM).
6. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
7. Remove the power steering reservoir and bracket.
8. Remove the attachment screw from the power steering pump reservoir to bracket.
9. Install the power steering reservoir bracket to powertrain.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Tighten the power steering reservoir bracket bolts: M6 bolt to 9 N.m (7 lb ft) and M8 bolt to M8 Bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)




10. Install a J 28467-B and retention pin to each end of the J 28467-500 beam (2).




11. Position the J 28467-B to the left and right side inner fender rails in order to install the J 28467-500.




12. Install the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A (2) on top of the strut tower tube J 28467-3 (1) above the engine front (right bank) lift bracket.




13. Install the round tube of the front support assembly J 28467-4A through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A.
14. Locate the J 28467-4A front support assembly to the upper tie bar.
15. Install the J 28467-9 7/16 in x 2.0 in quick-release pin through the top hole in the J 28467-4A front support assembly.




16. Install the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly.
17. Assemble the following to create 2 lift hook assemblies as shown:
* J 28467-34
* J 28467-6A
* J 28467-7A




18. Install the 2 lift hook assemblies (1) to the J 45057-2 (2).
19. Install the LH engine mount strut nuts and bolts to the strut brackets.




20. Install the RH engine lift hook through the power steering reservoir bracket.
21. Gently tighten the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nuts to support powertrain.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the complete engine support fixture assembly.
2. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket.
3. Attach the power steering reservoir to bracket and install the screws.

Tighten the power steering reservoir screws to bracket to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Install the power steering reservoir and bracket assembly.

Tighten the power steering reservoir bracket bolts: M6 bolt to 9 N.m (7 lb ft) and M8 bolt to M8 Bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

5. Install the engine mount struts.