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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J 28467-501 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 790666  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  2. Install the J 28467-3 strut tower tube (2) into the J 28467-501  (1).

  3. Object Number: 1660422  Size: SH
  4. Remove the surge tank nuts and push pin retainer.
  5. Remove the surge tank from the studs and position the tank aside.

  6. Object Number: 1754010  Size: SH
  7. Remove the engine mount strut brace nut.

  8. Object Number: 1660428  Size: SH
  9. Remove the engine mount strut bolt.
  10. Remove the engine mount strut.
  11. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .

  12. Object Number: 287861  Size: SH
  13. Install the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube on top of the J 28467-3 strut tower tube .

  14. Object Number: 405958  Size: SH
  15. Install the round tube of the J 28467-4A front support assembly through the large hole in the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube . The hole used in the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube depends on the vehicle application.
  16. Place the rubber padded foot of the J 28467-4A front support assembly on the upper tie bar.
  17. Install the J 28467-9 7/16 in x 2.0 in quick release pin through the hole in the J 28467-4A front support assembly in order to level the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube .

  18. Object Number: 190646  Size: SH
  19. Install the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly .
  20. Hand tighten the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly wing nuts.

  21. Object Number: 682139  Size: SH
  22. Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the J 28467-6A lift hook bracket .
  23. Install the 1/2 in lift hook washer and J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut onto the J 28467-7A lift hook.

  24. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  25. Install the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket  (1) over the J 28467-3 strut tower tube  (2).
  26. Adjust the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket  (1) in order to align the hook with the rear engine lift hook bracket.

  27. Object Number: 682336  Size: SH
  28. Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the rear engine lift hook bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.
  29. Repeat steps 18 and 19.

  30. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  31. Install the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket  (1) over the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube  (2).
  32. Adjust the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket  (1) in order to align the hook with the torque strut bracket.

  33. Object Number: 1660451  Size: SH
  34. Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the engine mount strut bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.
  35. Hand tighten the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nuts securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1660451  Size: SH
  1. Remove the J 28467-7A lift hook from the engine mount strut bracket.
  2. Remove the J 28467-B .
  3. Remove the J 28467-501 .

  4. Object Number: 1660428  Size: SH
  5. Install the engine mount strut.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the engine mount strut bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1754010  Size: SH
  9. Install the engine mount strut nut.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1660422  Size: SH
  11. Position the surge tank to the studs.
  12. Install the surge tank nuts and push pin retainer.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  14. Install the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
  15. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .