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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Supplemental support provided near the bottom of the transmission will be required to prevent the powertrain from rotating if the frame is lowered or removed.
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
  2. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right  and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left .
  3. One engine mount strut and nut can be reinstalled to the engine mount strut bracket on engine to be used as an attachment point for front engine attachment.
  4. Disconnect the electrical harness clip at the UHJB and at coolant housing.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the engine control module (ECM).
  6. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  7. Remove the power steering reservoir and bracket.
  8. Remove the attachment screw from the power steering pump reservoir to bracket.
  9. Install the power steering reservoir bracket to powertrain.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

    Tighten:  Tighten the power steering reservoir bracket bolts: M6 bolt to 9 N.m (7 lb ft) and M8 bolt to M8 Bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

    10. Fig 1: Identifying J 28467-B & J 28467-3
    GM790666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install a J 28467-B  and retention pin to each end of the J 28467-500  beam (2). See Special Tools .
    11. Fig 2: View Of Engine Lift Bracket
    GM105924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Position the J 28467-B  to the left and right side inner fender rails in order to install the J 28467-500  . See Special Tools .
    12. Fig 3: Installing Radiator Shelf Tube On Top Of Strut Tower Tube
    GM790672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. 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.
    13. Fig 4: Installing Quick Release Pin J 28467-9
    GM405958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the round tube of the front support assembly J 28467-4A through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube J 28467-2A.
  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 5: Using Cross Bracket Assembly
    GM287864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly.
  17. Assemble the following to create 2 lift hook assemblies as shown:
    18. Fig 6: View Of Lift Hook & Bracket Assembly At Longitudinal Mounted Cross Bar
    GM682301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the 2 lift hook assemblies (1) to the J 45057-2  (2). See Special Tools .
  19. Install the LH engine mount strut nuts and bolts to the strut brackets.
    20. Fig 7: Identifying J 28467-34
    GM1401475Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the RH engine lift hook through the power steering reservoir bracket.
  21. Gently tighten the J 28467-34  lift hook wing nuts to support powertrain. See Special Tools .
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