Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture

Installation Procedure

Tools Required
* 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




1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LCS) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
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. Support engine using a hydraulic jack.
7. Remove right side engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
8. Remove camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake (Service and Repair).




9. Install the engine support bracket J 42451-1 to the left side of engine.




10. Install the engine support bracket (1) J 42451-1 and a 3.9 cm (1.5 in) spacer (2), to the right side of engine.




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




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 lift hook to the right engine lift bracket J 42451-1 (2).




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




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 left engine lift bracket J 42451-1 (2).




19. Evenly tighten both wing nuts J 28467-34 (4) until the engine weight is supported by the engine support fixture and no longer carried by the engine mounts.