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Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J-28467-13 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
    • J 42451-1 Engine Support Adapter
    • J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg Set
    • J 28467-7A Bolt Hook
    • J 28467-34 Lift Hook Wing Nut & Washer

    Object Number: 1853722  Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Pull each end of the hood rear seal away from the cowl panel flange near both strut towers.
  3. Install three J-28467-13  (1) and two J 28467-5  strut tower adapters (2) to the top of the left and right strut tower.
  4. Install a 127 cm (50 in) engine support fixture cross bar J-28467-B (3) transversely across the vehicle between both J 28467-5  strut tower adapters (2).
  5. Insert safety pins J-28467-10 (4) through the J 28467-5  strut tower adapters (2) and the cross bar (3) to prevent movement.

  6. Object Number: 1853721  Size: SH
  7. Install the engine support bracket J 42451-1 to the engine.
  8. 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.


    Object Number: 1853727  Size: SH
  9. Remove the alternator bolt (1), then install the alternator bolt with the engine support bracket J 42451-1 to the engine.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1853723  Size: SH
  11. Position two 58 cm (23 in) engine support fixture cross bars (1) longitudinally with two J 36462-A leg assembly (2).
  12. Install two J 28467-1A  clamp (3) to secure the longitudinal mounted cross bar to the transverse mounted cross bar.

  13. Object Number: 682139  Size: SH
  14. Assemble the lift hook wing nut J-28467-34 and the lift hook bracket J-28467-6A to the lift hook J-28467-7A.

  15. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  16. Install the lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the longitudinal mounted cross bar (2).

  17. Object Number: 1853735  Size: SH
  18. Position the J 28467-7A lift hook to the rear engine lift bracket J-42451-1 (2).

  19. Object Number: 682139  Size: SH
  20. Assemble the lift hook wing nut J-28467-34 and the lift hook bracket J-28467-6A to the lift hook J-28467-7A.

  21. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  22. Install the lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the longitudinal mounted cross bar (2).

  23. Object Number: 1853750  Size: SH
  24. Position the J 28467-7A bolt hook (1) to the front engine lift bracket J-42451-1 (2).

  25. Object Number: 1853754  Size: SH
  26. Evenly tighten both wing nuts J-28467-34 (1) until the engine weight is supported by the engine support fixture and no longer carried by the engine mounts.