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Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
- J 42504 Engine Lift Bracket

Installation Procedure





1. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket.
2. Install the J 42504 to the cylinder head.





3. Remove the 2 forward nuts from the right and left strut studs.
4. Install the strut adapters J 28467-33A onto the strut attaching studs.





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





6. Install the T-Bolts to the adapters 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 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.





9. Install the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A on top of the strut tower tube J 28467-3 over the J 42504.





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 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.





13. Install the cross bracket assembly J 28467-1 A.
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 in. 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 rear engine lift hook bracket.





19. Install the swivel lift hook J 28467-8A through the rear 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 in 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 J 42504.





24. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the J4250-4. 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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the two forward strut nuts to the right and left struts towers.
^ Tighten the strut tower nuts to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





3. Remove the J 42504 from the cylinder head.
4. Install the right engine mount strut bracket.