Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture


Special Tools
* J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
* J 36857 Engine Support Adapter
* J 28467-500 Engine Support Fixture



Installation Procedure

1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).
4. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
5. Remove power steering reservoir and place aside. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair).
6. Remove intake cam sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).




8. Install the engine mount bracket with the engine support bracket J 36857 to the engine.




9. Remove engine harness clip from the holding stud.




10. Remove engine harness clamp, then position harness aside.




11. Install engine support bracket J 36857 to left cylinder head.




12. Install the thread support nuts J-28467-33A onto the strut attaching studs.
13. Install the strut tower support assemblies J-28467-5A over the thread support nuts J-28467-33A.
14. Install the T-bolts J-28467-5 with 5/16 inch washers through the strut tower support assemblies J-28467-5A into the thread support nuts J-28467-33A. Hand tighten the bolts.
15. Install the strut tower tube J-28467-3 into the strut tower support assemblies J-28467-5A.
16. Install the 1/2 inch x 2.5 inch quick release pin J-28467-10 through the strut tower support assemblies J-28467-5A and the strut tower tube J-28467-3 on one side only.




17. Install 2 front support assembly J-28467-4A and 2 radiator shelf tube J-28467-2A to the strut tower tube J-28467-3.




18. Install the cross bracket assembly J-24867-1A to secure the radiator shelf tube J-28467-2A to the strut tower tube J-28467-3.




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




20. Install lift hook assembly to the radiator shelf tube (2).




21. Install lift hook assembly to the left side J-42451-1.




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




23. Install lift hook assembly to the radiator shelf tube (2).




24. Install lift hook assembly to right side J-42451-1.
25. Tighten the J 28467-34 wing nut until all free slack is removed from the J 28467-7A lift hook.