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 (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.