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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Engine Lift Bracket To Front Of the Right (Bank 1) Cylinder Head
    GM1338595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  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.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

  2. Remove the electrical connector bolt and the electrical connector from the rear of the left cylinder head.
  3. Fig 2: Installing Engine Lift Bracket To Rear Of the Left (Bank 2) Cylinder Head
    GM1338596Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. 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.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

  5. Fig 3: Identifying J 28467-B & J 28467-3
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  6. Loosely install the J 28467-501  (1) to the ends of the strut tower tube J 28467-3 (2).
  7. Fig 4: Placing Strut Tower Tube J 28467-3 & J 28467-501 On Top Of Both Left & Right Fender Lips
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  8. 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.
  9. Fig 5: Installing Radiator Shelf Tube J 28467-2A On Top OF Strut Tower Tube J 28467-3 Above Engine Front (Right Back) Lift Bracket
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  10. 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.
  11. Fig 6: Installing Quick Release Pin J 28467-9
    GM405958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the round tube of the front support assembly J 28467-4A through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A.
  13. Remove the upper tie bar cover.
  14. Locate the J 28467-4A front support assembly to the upper tie bar.
  15. 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.
  16. Fig 7: Installing J 28467-1A Cross Bracket Assembly
    GM287864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly.
  18. Hand tighten the J 28467-1A cross bracket wing nuts.
  19. Fig 8: View Of Lift Hook Assembly
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  20. Install the J 28467-7A bolt hook through the J 28467-6A bracket.
  21. Install the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut and washer to the J 28467-7A lift hook.
  22. Repeat the previous two steps in order to assemble two lift hooks and brackets.
  23. Fig 9: View Of Lift Hook & Bracket Assembly At Longitudinal Mounted Cross Bar
    GM682301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. 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.
  25. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the engine rear lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
  26. Install the other lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube (2) above the engine front lift bracket.
  27. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the engine front lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
  28. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts J 28467-34 in order to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.