Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture

Installation Procedure


Tools Required
* J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
* J-28467-13 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
* J 42451-1 Engine Support Adapter
* J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg Set
* J 28467-7A Bolt Hook
* J 28467-34 Lift Hook Wing Nut & Washer







1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Pull each end of the hood rear seal away from the cowl panel flange near both strut towers.
3. Install three J-28467-13 (1) and two J 28467-5 strut tower adapters (2) to the top of the left and right strut tower.
4. Install a 127 cm (50 in) engine support fixture cross bar J-28467-B (3) transversely across the vehicle between both J 28467-5 strut tower adapters (2).
5. Insert safety pins J-28467-10 (4) through the J 28467-5 strut tower adapters (2) and the cross bar (3) to prevent movement.




6. Install the engine support bracket J 42451-1 to the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .





7. Remove the alternator bolt (1), then install the alternator bolt with the engine support bracket J 42451-1 to the engine.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





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




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




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 J-42451-1 (2).




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




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




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




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