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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J 42478 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

Installation Procedure

  1. Remove the air inlet grill. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  2. Remove the rearward strut bolts from the right and left strut towers.

  3. Object Number: 639214  Size: SH
  4. Install the J 42478  (2) into the strut threads.
  5. Place the strut adapters (J 28467-33A) (1) on top of the four remaining forward strut tower bolts.

  6. Object Number: 639216  Size: SH
  7. Install the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) over the adapters J 42478 and (J 28467-33A).

  8. Object Number: 639217  Size: SH
  9. Install the T-Bolts to the J 42478 and (J 28467-33A).

  10. Object Number: 687036  Size: SH
  11. Install the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) into the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A).

  12. Object Number: 682131  Size: SH
  13. Install the 1/2 in. x 2.5 in. quick release pin (J 28467-10) (2) through the strut tower support assembly (J 28467-5A) (3) and the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) (1) on one side only.

  14. Object Number: 287861  Size: SH
  15. Install the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) on top of the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) over the front engine lift bracket.

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

  20. Object Number: 190646  Size: SH
  21. Install the passenger side cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A).
  22. Hand tighten the cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) wing nuts.

  23. Object Number: 287863  Size: SH
  24. Install the second radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) on the top of the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) over the rear engine lift bracket.

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

  29. Object Number: 287864  Size: SH
  30. Install the drivers side cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A).
  31. Hand tighten the cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) wing nuts.

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

  35. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  36. Install the assembled lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) (1) over the passenger side radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) (2).

  37. Object Number: 287868  Size: SH
  38. Adjust the assembled lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) in order to align the hook with the front engine lift hook bracket.

  39. Object Number: 686964  Size: SH
  40. Install the lift hook (J 28467-7A) through the front engine lift hook bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.
  41. Repeat steps 21 and 22.

  42. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  43. Install the assembled lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) (1) over the drivers side radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) (2).

  44. Object Number: 287871  Size: SH
  45. Install the assembled lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) over the drivers side radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A).
  46. Adjust the assembled lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) in order to align the hook with the rear engine lift hook bracket.

  47. Object Number: 686963  Size: SH
  48. Install the lift hook (J 28467-7A) through the rear engine lift hook bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.

  49. Object Number: 687043  Size: SH
  50. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts (J 28467-34) securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 687043  Size: SH
  1. Remove the J 28467-B .
  2. Remove the J 42478 .
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the 2 rearward strut bolts to the right and left strut towers.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the strut tower bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  6. Install the air inlet grill. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.