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Special Tools

    • J 28467-15 Engine Support Adapter
    • J 28467-86 Engine Lift Bracket
    • J 28467-87 Engine Lift Bracket
    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture

Installation Procedure

    Note: The following procedure is for supporting the engine in vehicle. The J 28467-15 is for supporting the engine in vehicle only. It is not intended to be used for lifting the engine once the engine is removed. The J 28467-86 that bolts to the left front cylinder head is used for engine support in vehicle and engine lifting once the engine is removed. The J 28467-87 is only used to lift the engine once the engine is removed from the vehicle. The J 28467-87 can not be used for engine support in vehicle due to limited access to the rear of the right cylinder head in the area where the bracket mounts.

  1. Instructions for the right rear J 28467-87 are included at the end of this procedure.

  2. Object Number: 1242777  Size: SH
  3. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
  4. Remove the wiring harness push pin from the left front cylinder head bolt hole.
  5. Install the J 28467-86 to the left cylinder head.

  6. Object Number: 887932  Size: SH
  7. Remove the front bolt securing the wiring harness bracket to the right cylinder head.

  8. Object Number: 1377082  Size: SH
  9. Install the J 28467-15 to the right cylinder head. The graphic shows the engine removed for clarity.

  10. Object Number: 790666  Size: SH
  11. Assemble a J 28467-501A (1) to each end of the J 28467-518 (2).

  12. Object Number: 1342838  Size: SH
  13. Position the main support beam and rail support assembly (1) on the fender flange.

  14. Object Number: 1342835  Size: SH
  15. Ensure that the rear portion of the rail support is resting on the reinforced section of the fender flange.

  16. Object Number: 1342833  Size: SH
  17. Assemble a J 28467-16 tube assembly (1) to each end of the J 28467-518, in line with the lift bracket and support bracket, using the J 28467-1 cross brackets.

  18. Object Number: 1342829  Size: SH
  19. Install the J 28467-4A front support assemblies to the J 28467-16 using the J 28467-9 quick release pins. Ensure that the J 28467-16 are as level as possible by selecting the appropriate hole for the quick release pins.

  20. Object Number: 682139  Size: SH
  21. Install the J 28467-7A , as required, to lift the hook through the J 28467-6A lift hook bracket.
  22. Install the ½ inch lift hook washer and the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut onto the J 28467-7A lift hook.

  23. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  24. Install the J 28467-6A  (1) over the J 28467-16 (2).
  25. Adjust the J 28467-6A bracket (1) in order to align the hook with the left J 28467-86 .
  26. Repeat the previous step for the right J 28467-15 .

  27. Object Number: 1342827  Size: SH
  28. Install each J 28467-7A through each engine lift bracket and engine support adapter. Ensure that the hooks do not damage the surrounding components.
  29. Hand-tighten the J 28467-34 securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.
  30. The engine is now supported in vehicle to perform repairs that require front frame removal.

  31. Object Number: 1242784  Size: SH
  32. The J 28467-87 is used to lift the engine once the engine is removed from the vehicle.
  33. Remove the ground strap from the right rear cylinder head and bolt the J 28467-87 in position.
  34. The J 28467-87 and the J 28467-86 can now be used to lift the engine.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  1. Unscrew the lift hooks (1) and remove them from the lift bracket and the support brackets. Remove the lift hooks from the tube assemblies.
  2. Remove the front tube and support assemblies from the main support beam.
  3. Remove the main support beam assembly.
  4. Remove the J 28467-15 from the right cylinder head.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the front wire harness bracket bolt and tighten to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
  7. Remove the J 28467-86 from the left cylinder head.
  8. Install the push pin securing the wiring harness to the left cylinder head.
  9. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.