Installation Procedure

Special Tools

• J 28467-B  Universal Engine Support Fixture
• J 28467-7A  Bolt Hook
• J-28467-13  Engine Support Fixture Adapters
• J 28467-34  Lift Hook Wing Nut & Washer
• J 36462-A  Engine Support Adapter Leg Set
• GM P/N 11519137 4 Studs or equivalent

1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .
2. Replace 2 strut bolts with studs GM P/N 11519137 on right and left sides of the vehicle for installation of support fixture.

   Tighten:  Tighten the studs to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: View Of Engine Support Fixture Adapter (J-28467-13)
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3. Install the J-28467-13  (1) and J 28467-5A strut tower adapter (2) to the top of the left and right strut tower.
4. Install the J 28467-518 engine support fixture cross bar (3) transversely across the vehicle between both J 28467-5A strut tower adapters.
5. Insert safety pins (4) through the J 28467-5A strut tower adapters and the cross bar (2) to prevent movement.
Fig 2: View Of Longitudinal Mounted Cross Bar & Transverse Mounted Cross Bar
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6. Position a J 36462-1A radiator shelf tube with J 28467-4A leg assembly next to the rear engine lift bracket.
7. Install a J 28467-1A clamp (2) to secure the radiator shelf tube to the transverse mounted cross bar.
Fig 3: View Of Lift Hook Assembly
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8. Insert a J 28467-7A lift hook through a J 28467-6A bracket and install a J 28467-34 wing nut.
Fig 4: View Of Lift Hook & Bracket Assembly At Longitudinal Mounted Cross Bar
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9. Install the lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the longitudinal mounted cross bar (2).
Fig 5: View Of J 28467-7A Lift Hook & Rear Engine Lift Bracket
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10. Position the J 28467-7A lift hook to the rear engine lift bracket (2).
11. Tighten the J 28467-34 wing nut (1) until all free slack is removed from the J 28467-7A bolt hook.
Fig 6: View Of J 28467-7A Lift Hook, J 28467-34 Wing Nut, Engine Support Fixture Cross Bar & J 36462-A Leg Assembly
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12. Position a J 36462-1A radiator shelf tube with J 28467-4A leg assembly next to the front engine lift bracket.
13. Install a J 28467-1A clamp to secure the radiator shelf tube to the transverse mounted cross bar.
Fig 7: View Of Lift Hook Assembly
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14. Insert a J 28467-7A lift hook through a J 28467-6 bracket and install a J 28467-34 wing nut.
Fig 8: View Of Lift Hook & Bracket Assembly At Longitudinal Mounted Cross Bar
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15. Install the lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the longitudinal mounted cross bar (2).
Fig 9: View Of J 28467-7A Lift Hook, J 28467-34 Wing Nut, Engine Support Fixture Cross Bar & J 36462-A Leg Assembly
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16. Position the J 28467-7A bolt hook (1) to the front engine lift bracket.
17. Tighten the J 28467-34 wing nut (2) until all free slack is removed from the J 28467-7A lift hook (1).
18. Evenly tighten both wing nuts until the engine weight is supported by the engine support fixture and no longer carried by the engine mounts.
CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .
19. After removing the engine support fixture, replace the temporary strut studs with the original strut bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the studs to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).