Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture

^ Tools Required

^ J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
^ J 42478 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

Installation Procedure

1. Remove the air inlet grill.
2. Remove the two rearward strut bolts from the right and left struts towers.





3. Install the J 42478 (2) into the strut threads.
4. Place the strut adapters (J 28467-33A) (1) on top of the four remaining forward strut tower bolts.





5. Install the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) over the adapters J 42478 and (J 28467-33A).





6. Install the T-Bolts to the J 42478 and (J 28467-33A).





7. Install the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) into the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A).





8. Install the 1/2 inch x 2.5 inch quick release pin (J 28467-10) (2) through the strut tower support assembly (J 8467-5A) (3) and the strut tower tube (J28467-3) (1) on one side only.





9. Install the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) on top of the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) over the rear engine lift bracket.





10. Install the round tube of the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A). The hole used in the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) depends on the vehicle application.
11. Place the rubber padded foot of the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) on the upper tie bar.
12. Install the 7/16 inch x 2.0 inch quick release pin (J 28467-9) through the hole in the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) in order to level the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A).





13. Install the cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1 A).
14. Hand tighten the cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) wing nuts.





15. Install the swivel lift hook (J 28467-8A) through the lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A).
16. Install the 1/2 in. lift hook washer and lift hook wing nut (J 28467-34) onto the swivel lift hook (J 28467-BA).





17. Install the assembled lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) (1) over the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) (2).
18. Adjust the assembled lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) (1) in order to align the hook with the front engine lift hook bracket.





19. Install the swivel lift hook (J 28467-8A) through the front engine lift hook bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.





20. Install the lift hook (J 28467-7A) through the lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A).
21. Install the 1/2 in. lift hook washer and lift hook wing nut (J 28467-34) onto the lift hook (J 28467-7A).





22. Install the assembled lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) (1) over the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) (2).
23. Adjust the assembled lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) (1) in order to align the hook with the rear engine lift hook bracket.





24. Install the lift hook (J 28467-7A) through the rear engine lift hook bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.





25. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts (J 28467-34) securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the J 28467-B.
2. Remove the J 42478.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the two rearward strut bolts to the right and left struts towers.
^ Tighten the strut tower bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the air inlet grill.