Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

* J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
* J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg Set
* J-28467-13 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
* M P/N 11519137 4 Studs or equivalent

1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.




2. Pull each end of the hood rear seal away from the cowl panel flange near both strut towers.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Replace 2 strut bolts with studs GM P/N 11519137 on right and left sides of the vehicle for installation of support fixture.

Tighten the studs to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




4. Install the J-28467-13 (1) and J 28467-5 strut tower adapter (2) to the top of the right strut tower.




5. Install the J-28467-13 (2) and J 28467-5 strut tower adapter (1) to the top of the left strut tower.




6. Install a 127 cm (50 in) engine support fixture cross bar (2) transversely across the vehicle between both J 28467-5 strut tower adapters.
7. Insert safety pins (1, 3) through the J 28467-5 strut tower adapters and the cross bar (2) to prevent movement.

Important: If 58 cm (23 in) length engine support cross bar is not available it may be necessary to remove the vehicle hood for additional clearance if a longer cross bar is to be substituted.




8. Position a 58 cm (23 in) engine support fixture cross bar (1) longitudinally with J 36462-A leg assembly (3) next to the rear engine lift bracket.
9. Install a J 28467-1A clamp (2) to secure the longitudinal mounted cross bar to the transverse mounted cross bar.




10. Insert a J 28467-7A lift hook through a J 28467-6 bracket and install a J 28467-34 wing nut.




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




12. Position the J 28467-7A lift hook to the rear engine lift bracket (2).
13. Tighten the J 28467-34 wing nut (1) until all free slack is removed from the J 28467-7A bolt hook.

Important: If 58 cm (23 in) length engine support cross bar is not available it may be necessary to remove the vehicle hood for additional clearance if a longer cross bar is to be substituted.




14. Position a 58 cm (23 in) engine support fixture cross bar (3) longitudinally with J 36462-A leg assembly (4) next to the front engine lift bracket.
15. Install a J 28467-1A clamp to secure the longitudinal mounted cross bar to the transverse mounted cross bar.




16. Insert a J 28467-7A lift hook through a J 28467-6 bracket and install a J 28467-34 wing nut.




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




18. Position the J 28467-7A bolt hook (1) to the front engine lift bracket.
19. Tighten the J 28467-34 wing nut (2) until all free slack is removed from the J 28467-7A lift hook (1).
20. Evenly tighten both wing nuts until the engine weight is supported by the engine support fixture and no longer carried by the engine mounts.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

21. After removing the engine support fixture, replace the temporary strut studs with the original strut bolts.

Tighten the studs to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).