Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture


Special Tools
* J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
* J 36857 Engine Lift Bracket
* J-28467-550 Engine Support Beam Adapter



Installation Procedure





1. Remove the engine compartment sight shields. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement) .
2. Remove the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement (DX) (Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement (DX)) .
3. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LP1, LY7) (Service and Repair)Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LLT) (Service and Repair) .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

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 right cylinder head in the location shown.

Tighten the bolt to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

5. Remove the air cleaner inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the vacuum pump and position aside, if equipped.

Important: It is not necessary to remove the hoses from the power steering reservoir.


7. Remove the power steering reservoir and position aside. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the Bank 2 (Left Side) exhaust camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust (LP1, LY7) (Service and Repair) .




9. 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 left cylinder head in the location shown.

Tighten the bolt to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).





10. Remove the shock module mounting stud (2) and bolt (1) from the left and right shock tower.




11. Install the J-28467-550 (1) in the location shown on the left and right shock towers.




12. Ensure the strut tower support assemblies (2) are secured to the engine support beam adapters (1) with wing nuts.
13. Secure the strut tower tube (4) to the strut tower support (2) with quick release pins.
14. Secure the strut tower tube (4) to the radiator shelf tube (7) with the cross bracket assembly (5).
15. Tighten the cross bracket wing nuts.




16. Assemble the lift hook wing nut and the lift hook bracket to the lift hook.




17. Install lift hook assembly (1) to the radiator shelf tube (2).




18. Install lift hook assembly to left side engine lift hook bracket.




19. Assemble the lift hook wing nut and the lift hook bracket to the lift hook.




20. Install lift hook assembly (1) to the strut tower tube (2).




21. Hand tighten the lift hooks (3, 6) in order to remove all slack from the engine support fixture.



Removal Procedure

1. Remove the J 28467-B .
2. Remove the J-28467-550 .





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the shock module mounting stud (2) and bolt (1) to the left and right shock towers.

Tighten the studs and bolts to 112 N.m (83 lb ft).

4. Remove the right and left engine lift brackets from the engine.
5. Install the Bank 2 (Left Side) exhaust camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust (LP1, LY7) (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the power steering reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LH2) (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the vacuum pump, if equipped.
8. Install the air cleaner inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair) .
9. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LP1, LY7) (Service and Repair)Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LLT) (Service and Repair) .
10. Install the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement (DX) (Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement (DX)) .
11. Install the engine compartment sight shields. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement) .