Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture

Special Tools
* J 28467-81 - Engine Support Fixture Kit
* J 41798 - Engine Lift Bracket

Installation Procedure

1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the two studs from the left valve cover ignition coil bracket.
3. Install J 4179-2 - engine bracket to the left cylinder head.
4. Remove the #4 ignition coil from the right valve cover.
5. Remove the ground wire bolt from the right cylinder head.
6. Install J 36857-1 - Lifting Hook at the ground wire location.
7. Support the hood and remove the hood support strut. Refer to Hood Strut Replacement (Service and Repair)




8. Reposition the passenger side wire harness (1) to provide clearance for support fixture leg.




9. Assemble a J 28467-501 - support leg (1) to each end of the J 28467-518 - main bar (2).




10. Position the main bar (1) with the support legs over each shock tower. Ensure the rear support legs are located over the reinforced section of the shock tower.




11. Install the J 28467-7A - lift hook through the J 28467-6A - lift hook bracket.
12. Install the 1/2 inch lift hook washer and the J 28467-34 - handle onto the J 28467-7A - lift hook.




13. Install the J 28467-6A - assembled lift hook bracket (1) over the J 28467-16 - main bar (2).
14. Adjust the J 28467-6A - assembled lift hook bracket (1) in order to align the hook with the J 41798 - engine bracket.
15. Repeat steps 8-11 for the right lift hook.




16. Install each J 28467-7A - lift hook through each engine bracket. Ensure that the hooks do not damage the surrounding components.
17. Hand-tighten the lift hook wing nuts securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.
18. The engine is now supported in the vehicle to perform repairs that require front frame removal.

Removal Procedure

1. Loosen and remove the J 28467-7A - lift hooks.




2. Remove the J 28467-81 - kit (1).
3. Remove J 36857-1 - Lifting Hook from the right cylinder head.
4. Remove J 4179-2 - engine bracket from the left cylinder head.
5. Install the #4 ignition coil to the right valve cover.
6. Install the ground wire bolt to the right cylinder head.
7. Install the two studs to the left valve cover ignition coil bracket.
8. Install the hood support strut. Refer to Hood Strut Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).