Installation Procedure
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- Remove the right engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the J 45057 to the right engine mount strut bracket (1). See Special Tools .
- Install the J 45057 to the left side engine lift bracket. See Special Tools .
- Install the J 45057 to the right rear engine lift bracket. See Special Tools .
- Open and secure the hood in a 90 degree position.
- Install a J 28467-B and retention pin to each end of the J 28467-500 beam (2). See Special Tools .
- 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 .
- Assemble the following to create 2 lift hook assemblies as shown:
- J 28467-34 . See Special Tools .
- J 28467-6A . See Special Tools .
- J 28467-7A . See Special Tools .
- Install the 2 lift hook assemblies (1) to the J 45057-2 (2). See Special Tools .
- Install the right side lift hook assembly to the right side hole in the J 45057 (2). See Special Tools .
- Install the left side lift hook assembly to the left side hole in the J 45057 (2). See Special Tools .
- Gently tighten the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nuts. See Special Tools .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the lower air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .
- Install one end of a suitable utility strap to the transaxle.
- If the vehicle is equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD), carefully wrap the utility strap around the transfer case.
- If the vehicle is equipped with Front Wheel Drive (FWD), carefully wrap the utility strap around the transaxle case extension housing.
- Install the opposite end of the utility strap to a suitable underbody structure.
- Tighten the utility strap in order to prevent movement of the powertrain.