Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture


Special Tools
* J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
* J 36857 Engine Support Adapter
* J 28467-500 Engine Support Fixture



Installation Procedure

1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
4. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove power steering reservoir and place aside. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7) .
6. Remove intake cam sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake .
7. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair) .




8. Install the engine mount bracket with the engine support bracket J 36857 to the engine.




9. Remove engine harness clip from the holding stud.




10. Remove engine harness clamp, then position harness aside.




11. Install engine support bracket J 36857 to left cylinder head.




12. Install the thread support nuts J-28467-33A onto the strut attaching studs.
13. Install the strut tower support assemblies J-28467-5A over the thread support nuts J-28467-33A.
14. Install the T-bolts J-28467-5 with 5/16 inch washers through the strut tower support assemblies J-28467-5A into the thread support nuts J-28467-33A. Hand tighten the bolts.
15. Install the strut tower tube J-28467-3 into the strut tower support assemblies J-28467-5A.
16. Install the 1/2 inch x 2.5 inch quick release pin J-28467-10 through the strut tower support assemblies J-28467-5A and the strut tower tube J-28467-3 on one side only.




17. Install 2 front support assembly J-28467-4A and 2 radiator shelf tube J-28467-2A to the strut tower tube J-28467-3.




18. Install the cross bracket assembly J-24867-1A to secure the radiator shelf tube J-28467-2A to the strut tower tube J-28467-3.




19. Assemble the lift hook wing nut J-28467-34 and the lift hook bracket J-28467-6A to the lift hook J-28467-7A.




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




21. Install lift hook assembly to the left side J-42451-1.




22. Assemble the lift hook wing nut J-28467-34 and the lift hook bracket J-28467-6A to the lift hook J-28467-7A.




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




24. Install lift hook assembly to right side J-42451-1.
25. Tighten the J 28467-34 wing nut until all free slack is removed from the J 28467-7A lift hook.