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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2008 🢒 Enclave - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Engine Support Fixture

Installation Procedure

Special Tools

    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J 28467-7A Bolt Hook
    • J 28467-34 Lift Hook Wing Nut and Washer
    • J-41803-9 Engine Lift Hook
    • J 42451-1 Engine Support Adapter

    Object Number: 1912356 Size: SH
  1. Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
  2. Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement.
  3. Remove the right engine strut mount. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side.
  4. Install the J 42451-1 to the right side of the engine.

    5. Object Number: 1912357 Size: SH
  5. Install the J-41803-9 to the left side front of the engine.

    6. Object Number: 1913043 Size: SH
  6. Using J 28467-B , install the ends of the strut tower tube J 28467-518 (1) to the engine support adapter legs (P/N) 48059 (2).

    7. Object Number: 1912358 Size: SH
  7. Place the strut tower tube J 28467-518 and the (P/N) 48059 on top of both the left and right fender lips, over the engine rear lift bracket.

    8. Object Number: 1912360 Size: SH
  8. Install the radiator shelf tube J 36462-1A (2) on top of the strut tower tube J 28467-518 (1) above the left side of the engine.

    9. Object Number: 1912361 Size: SH
  9. Install the round tube of the front support assembly J 28467-4A through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube J 36462-1A.
  10. Remove the upper tie bar cover.
  11. Locate the J 28467-4A front support assembly to the upper tie bar.
  12. Install the J 28467-9 quick-release pin through the bottom hole in the J 28467-4A front support assembly.
  13. Install the J 28467-9 quick-release pin through the hole above the J-36462-1A radiator shelf tube.

    14. Object Number: 1912362 Size: SH
  14. Install the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly.
  15. Hand tighten the J 28467-1A cross bracket wing nuts.

    16. Object Number: 682139 Size: SH
  16. Install the J 28467-7A bolt hook through the J-41803-9 bracket.
  17. Install the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut and washer to the J 28467-7A lift hook.
  18. Repeat the previous 2 steps in order to assemble 2 lift hooks and brackets.

    19. Object Number: 682301 Size: SH
  19. Install one of the lift hook and bracket assemblies (1) to the J 28467-518 strut tower tube (2) above the J 42451-1 engine rear lift bracket.
  20. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the J 42451-1 engine rear lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
  21. Install the other lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube (2) above the engine front lift bracket.
  22. Install the lift hook J 28467-7A through the J-41803-9 engine front lift bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage adjacent components.
  23. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts J 28467-34 in order to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.