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Installing Engine Support Fixture: Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (L26) in Engine Electrical.
  2. Fig 1: View Of J-28467-501 & J 28467-B Cross Bar Installed On Engine
    GM815195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the left engine mount strut and the bracket from the upper radiator support. Refer to Replacing Engine Mount Strut Bracket - Upper Radiator Support .
  4. Assemble the J-28467-501  (2) to the J 28467-B  cross bar (1).
  5. Install the J 28467-B  (1) and the J-28467-501  (2) to the fender rails.
  6. Fig 2: Installing J 36462-A To Cross Bar
    GM815198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the J 36462-A  (1) to the cross bar (2). See Special Tools .
  8. Fig 3: Support Lift Hook & Cross Bar
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  9. Install the support lift hook (2) to the cross bar (1).
  10. Install the support hook (1) to the right engine lift hook (3).
  11. Fig 4: Support Hook & Left Engine Lift Hook
    GM815211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the support hook (1) to the J 36462-A  (2). See Special Tools .
  13. Install the support hook (1) to the left engine lift hook (3).
  14. Fig 5: Releasing Pressure Off Of Engine Mounts
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  15. Raise the engine to release the pressure off of the engine mounts.