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Engine Support Fixture

Tools Required

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Fig 1: J 28467-B & J-28467-501
    GM815195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the left engine mount strut and the bracket from the upper radiator support. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Upper Radiator Support .
  4. Assemble the J-28467-501  (2) to the J 28467-B  cross bar (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  5. Install the J 28467-B  (1) and the J-28467-501  (2) to the fender rails.
  6. Fig 2: J 36462-A & Cross Bar
    GM815198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the J 36462-A  (1) to the cross bar (2).
  8. Fig 3: Support Lift Hook, Cross Bar & Right Engine Lift Hook
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  9. Install the support lift hook (1) to the cross bar (2).
  10. Install the support hook (1) to the right engine lift hook (3).
  11. Fig 4: Support Hook, J 36462-A & Engine Lift Hook
    GM815211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the support hook (1) to the J 36462-A  (2).
  13. Install the support hook (1) to the left engine lift hook (3).
  14. Fig 5: Raising Engine
    GM815216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Raise the engine to release the pressure off of the engine mounts.