Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture

Special Tools

* J 28467-B - Universal Engine Support Fixture

* J-28467-550 - Engine Support Beam Adapter

* J 41798 - Engine Lift Bracket

Installation Procedure

1. Remove the engine compartment sight shields. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement Service and Repair.

2. Remove the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement Service and Repair.

3. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Rear Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Rear.

4. Install J 41798 - engine lift bracket to cylinder heads.

5. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Service and Repair.




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




7. Install the J-28467-550 - engine support beam adapter (1) in the location shown on the left and right shock towers.




8. Ensure the strut tower support assemblies (2) are secured to the engine support beam adapters (1) with wing nuts.

9. Secure the strut tower tube (4) to the strut tower support (2) with quick release pins.

10. Secure the strut tower tube (4) to the radiator shelf tube (7) with the cross bracket assembly (5).

11. Tighten the cross bracket wing nuts.




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




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




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




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




16. 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 - universal engine support fixture.

2. Remove the J 41798 - engine lift bracket.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the shock module mounting stud (2) and bolt (1) to the left and right shock towers then tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb ft).

4. Remove the right and left engine lift brackets from the engine.

5. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Service and Repair.

6. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Rear Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Rear.

7. Install the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement Service and Repair.

8. Install the engine compartment sight shields. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement Service and Repair.