Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture

Special Tools

* J 28467-B - Universal Engine Support Fixture

* J 28467-7A - Bolt Hook

* J-28467-13 - Engine Support Fixture Adapters

* J 28467-34 - Lift Hook Wing Nut and Washer

* J 36462-A - Engine Support Adapter Leg Set

* J 42451-1 - Engine Support Adapter

* GM P/N 11519137 4 Studs or equivalent

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.

2. Remove the Front Bumper Fascia Support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Support Replacement Front Bumper Fascia Support Replacement

3. Remove the air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Screen Replacement (Terrain) Air Inlet Screen ReplacementAir Inlet Screen Replacement (Equinox) Air Inlet Screen Replacement

4. Install two M8 x 1.25 double ended studs to each strut tower with 30 mm engagement to the strut tower and 16 mm engagement to the J-28467-13 - engine support fixture adapters.

5. Install three J-28467-13 - engine support fixture adapters (1) and two J 28467-5 strut tower adapters (2) to the top of the left and right strut tower.

6. Install a 127 cm (50 in) engine support fixture cross bar J 28467-B - universal engine support fixture (3) transversely across the vehicle between both J 28467-5 strut tower adapters (2).

7. Insert safety pins J-28467-10 (4) through the J 28467-5 strut tower adapters (2) and the cross bar (3) to prevent movement.




8. Install the engine support bracket J 42451-1 - engine support adapter to the engine.




9. Install the engine support bracket J 42451-1 - engine support adapter to the engine.




10. Position two 58 cm (23 in) engine support fixture cross bars (1) longitudinally with two J 36462-A - engine support adapter leg set leg assembly (2).

11. Install two J 28467-1A clamp (3) to secure the longitudinal mounted cross bar to the transverse mounted cross bar.




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




13. Install the lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the longitudinal mounted cross bar (2).




14. Position the J 28467-7A - bolt hook lift hook to the rear engine lift bracket J 42451-1 - engine support adapter (2).




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




16. Install the lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the longitudinal mounted cross bar (2).




17. Position the J 28467-7A - bolt hook (1) to the front engine lift bracket J 42451-1 - engine support adapter (2).




18. Evenly tighten both wing nuts J 28467-34 - lift hook wing nut and washer (1) until the engine weight is supported by the engine support fixture and no longer carried by the engine mounts.