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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 28467-34 Lift Hook Wing Nut and Washer (2)
    • J 28467-6A Bracket Assembly (2)
    • J 28467-7A Bolt Hook (2)
    • J 28467-500 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
    • J 28467-501 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J 28467-2A Radiator Tube Shelf Assembly
    • J 28467-3 Tube Assembly
    • J 28467-4A Front Support Assembly
    • J 28467-9 Quick Release Pin
    • J 28467-1A Cross Bracket
    • J 28467-34 Handle
    • J 45057-2 Lower Support Bar

Installation Procedure

    Important: Supplemental support provided near the bottom of the transmission will be required to prevent the powertrain from rotating if the frame is lowered or removed.

  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
  2. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side .
  3. One engine mount strut and nut can be reinstalled to the engine mount strut bracket on engine to be used as an attachment point for front engine attachment.
  4. Disconnect the electrical harness clip at the UHJB and at coolant housing.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the engine control module (ECM).
  6. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  7. Remove the power steering reservoir and bracket.
  8. Remove the attachment screw from the power steering pump reservoir to bracket.
  9. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  10. Install the power steering reservoir bracket to powertrain.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering reservoir bracket bolts: M6 bolt to 9 N·m (7 lb ft) and M8 bolt to M8 Bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 790666  Size: SH
  12. Install a J 28467-B and retention pin to each end of the J 28467-500 beam (2).

  13. Object Number: 105924  Size: SH
  14. Position the J 28467-B to the left and right side inner fender rails in order to install the J 28467-500 .

  15. Object Number: 790672  Size: SH
  16. Install the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A (2) on top of the strut tower tube J 28467-3 (1) above the engine front (right bank) lift bracket.

  17. Object Number: 405958  Size: SH
  18. Install the round tube of the front support assembly J 28467-4A through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A.
  19. Locate the J 28467-4A front support assembly to the upper tie bar.
  20. Install the J 28467-9 7/16 in x 2.0 in quick-release pin through the top hole in the J 28467-4A front support assembly.

  21. Object Number: 287864  Size: SH
  22. Install the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly.
  23. Assemble the following to create 2 lift hook assemblies as shown:
  24. • J 28467-34
    • J 28467-6A
    • J 28467-7A

    Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  25. Install the 2 lift hook assemblies (1) to the J 45057-2  (2).
  26. Install the LH engine mount strut nuts and bolts to the strut brackets.

  27. Object Number: 1401475  Size: SH
  28. Install the RH engine lift hook through the power steering reservoir bracket.
  29. Gently tighten the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nuts to support powertrain.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the complete engine support fixture assembly.
  2. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket.
  3. Attach the power steering reservoir to bracket and install the screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering reservoir screws to bracket to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  5. Install the power steering reservoir and bracket assembly.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering reservoir bracket bolts: M6 bolt to 9 N·m (7 lb ft) and M8 bolt to M8 Bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side .