Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture
^ Tools Required
- J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-501 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
- J 36857 Engine Lift Bracket

Installation Procedure





1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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, J 36857 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.).
3. Remove the electrical connector bolt and the electrical connector from the rear of the left cylinder head.





4. 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, J 36857 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.).





5. Loosely install the J 28467-501 (1) to the ends of the strut tower tube J 28467-3 (2).





6. Place the strut tower tube J 28467-3 and the J 28467-501 on top of both the left and right fender lips, over the engine rear lift bracket.





7. 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.





8. Install the round tube of the front support assembly J 28467-4A through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A.
9. Remove the upper tie bar cover.
10. Locate the J 28467-4A front support assembly to the upper tie bar.
11. 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.





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





14. Install the J 28467-7A bolt hook through the J 28467-6A bracket.
15. Install the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut and washer to the J 28467-7A lift hook .
16. Repeat the previous two steps in order to assemble two lift hooks and brackets.





17. Install one of the lift hook and bracket assemblies (1) to the J 28467-3 strut tower tube (2) above the engine rear lift bracket.
18. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the engine rear lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
19. Install the other lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube (2) above the engine front lift bracket.
20. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the engine front lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
21. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts J 28467-34 in order to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the J 28467-B .
2. Remove the J 28467-501 .
3. Install the wiring harness electrical connector bracket to the rear of the left (Bank 2) cylinder head.
4. Install the fuel injector sight shield.