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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: The following procedure is for supporting the engine in vehicle. The J 28467-15  is for supporting the engine in vehicle only. See Special Tools . 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. See Special Tools . The J 28467-87  is only used to lift the engine once the engine is removed from the vehicle. See Special Tools . 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. See Special Tools .
  1. Instructions for the right rear J 28467-87  are included at the end of this procedure. See Special Tools .
  2. Fig 1: View Of J 28467-86
    GM1242777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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. See Special Tools .
  6. Fig 2: View Of Right Cylinder Head Wiring Harness Bracket Bolts
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  7. Remove the front bolt securing the wiring harness bracket to the right cylinder head.
  8. Fig 3: Installing J 28467-15
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  9. Install the J 28467-15  to the right cylinder head. See Special Tools . The graphic shows the engine removed for clarity.
  10. Fig 4: Identifying J 28467-B & J 28467-3
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  11. Assemble a J 28467-501A (1) to each end of the J 28467-518 (2).
  12. Fig 5: View Of Main Support Beam & Rail Support Assembly
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  13. Position the main support beam and rail support assembly (1) on the fender flange.
  14. Fig 6: Ensuring Proper Rail Support Seating
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  15. Ensure that the rear portion of the rail support is resting on the reinforced section of the fender flange.
  16. Fig 7: View Of J 28467-16 Tube Assembly
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  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. Fig 8: Installing J 28467-4A To J 28467-16
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  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. Fig 9: View Of Lift Hook Assembly
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  21. Install the J 28467-7A  , as required, to lift the hook through the J 28467-6A  lift hook bracket. See Special Tools .
  22. Install the 1/2 inch lift hook washer and the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut onto the J 28467-7A  lift hook. See Special Tools .
  23. Fig 10: View Of Lift Hook & Bracket Assembly At Longitudinal Mounted Cross Bar
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  24. Install the J 28467-6A  (1) over the J 28467-16 (2). See Special Tools .
  25. Adjust the J 28467-6A  bracket (1) in order to align the hook with the left J 28467-86  . See Special Tools .
  26. Repeat the previous step for the right J 28467-15  . See Special Tools .
  27. Fig 11: Installing J 28467-7A Through Engine Lift Bracket & Engine Support Adapter
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  28. Install each J 28467-7A  through each engine lift bracket and engine support adapter. See Special Tools . 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. See Special Tools .
  30. The engine is now supported in vehicle to perform repairs that require front frame removal.
  31. Fig 12: View Of J 28467-87
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  32. The J 28467-87  is used to lift the engine once the engine is removed from the vehicle. See Special Tools .
  33. Remove the ground strap from the right rear cylinder head and bolt the J 28467-87  in position. See Special Tools .
  34. The J 28467-87  and the J 28467-86  can now be used to lift the engine. See Special Tools .