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Special Tools

    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J 28467-501 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
    • J 36857 Engine Lift Bracket

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1338595  Size: SH
  1. Use a grade 10.9, M10 X 1.5 X 35 bolt (GM P/N 11519182 or equivalent) in order to install an engine lift bracket (OTC #7100, J 36857 or equivalent) to the front of the right (Bank 1) cylinder head in the location shown.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

  3. Remove the electrical connector bolt and the electrical connector from the rear of the left cylinder head.

  4. Object Number: 1338596  Size: SH
  5. Use a grade 10.9, M10 X 1.5 X 35 bolt (GM P/N 11519182 or equivalent) in order to install an engine lift bracket (OTC #7100, J 36857 or equivalent) to the rear of the left (Bank 2) cylinder head in the location shown.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).


    Object Number: 790666  Size: SH
  7. Loosely install the J 28467-501  (1) to the ends of the strut tower tube J 28467-3 (2).

  8. Object Number: 790668  Size: SH
  9. Place the strut tower tube J 28467-3 and the J 28467-501 on top of both the left and right fender lips, over the engine rear lift bracket.

  10. Object Number: 790672  Size: SH
  11. 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.

  12. Object Number: 405958  Size: SH
  13. Install the round tube of the front support assembly J 28467-4A through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A.
  14. Remove the upper tie bar cover.
  15. Locate the J 28467-4A front support assembly to the upper tie bar.
  16. 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.

  17. Object Number: 287864  Size: SH
  18. Install the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly.
  19. Hand tighten the J 28467-1A cross bracket wing nuts.

  20. Object Number: 682139  Size: SH
  21. Install the J 28467-7A bolt hook through the J 28467-6A bracket.
  22. Install the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut and washer to the J 28467-7A lift hook.
  23. Repeat the previous two steps in order to assemble two lift hooks and brackets.

  24. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  25. Install one of the lift hook and bracket assemblies (1) to the J 28467-3 strut tower tube (2) above the engine rear lift bracket.
  26. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the engine rear lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
  27. Install the other lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube (2) above the engine front lift bracket.
  28. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the engine front lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
  29. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts J 28467-34 in order to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the J 28467-B .
  2. Remove the J 28467-501 .
  3. Install the wiring harness electrical connector bracket to the rear of the left (Bank 2) cylinder head.