Installing Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture

Tools Required
^ J28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
^ J28467-501 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
^ J36857 Engine Lift Bracket

Installation Procedure






1. Notice: Use a grade 10.9, M10 X 1.5 X 35 bolt (GM P/N 11519182 or equivalent) in order to install an engine lift bracket (OTC #7100, J36857 or equivalent) to the front of the right (Bank 1) cylinder head in the location shown.

Tighten the bolt to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove the electrical connector bolt and the electrical connector from the rear of the left cylinder head.





3. Use a grade 10.9, M10 X 1.5 X 35 bolt (GM P/N 11519182 or equivalent) in order to install an engine lift bracket (OTC #7100, J36857 or equivalent) to the rear of the left (Bank 2) cylinder head in the location shown.
Tighten the bolt to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).





4. Loosely install the J28467-501 (1) to the ends of the strut tower tube J28467-3 (2).





5. Place the strut tower tube J28467-3 and the J28467-501 on top of both the left and right fender lips, over the engine rear lift bracket.





6. Install the radiator shelf tube J28467-2A (2) on top of the strut tower tube J28467-3 (1) above the engine front (right bank) lift bracket.





7. Install the round tube of the front support assembly J28467-4A through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube J28467-2A.
8. Remove the upper tie bar cover.
9. Locate the J28467-4A front support assembly to the upper tie bar.
10. Install the J28467-9 7/16 in x 2.0 in quick-release pin through the top hole in the J28467-4A front support assembly.





11. Install the J28467-1A cross bracket assembly.
12. Hand tighten the J28467-1A cross bracket wing nuts.





13. Install the J28467-7A bolt hook through the J28467-6A bracket.
14. Install the J28467-34 lift hook wing nut and washer to the J28467-7A lift hook.
15. Repeat the previous two steps in order to assemble two lift hooks and brackets.





16. Install one of the lift hook and bracket assemblies (1) to the J28467-3 strut tower tube (2) above the engine rear lift bracket.
17. Install the lift hook J28467-7A through the engine rear lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
18. Install the other lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the J28467-2A radiator shelf tube (2) above the engine front lift bracket.
19. Install the lift hook J28467-7A through the engine front lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
20. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts J28467-34 in order to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the J28467-B.
2. Remove the J28467-501.
3. Install the wiring harness electrical connector bracket to the rear of the left (Bank 2) cylinder head.