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Special Tools

J 28467-81 Engine Support Fixture Kit

Installation Procedure

  1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement.
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

  4. Object Number: 932138  Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery negative cable bolt (3) from the RH rear of cylinder head. Position the battery negative cable (1) and ground junction (2) aside.
  6. Remove the camshaft cover ground strap from the camshaft cover. Position the ground strap aside.
  7. Remove the plastic wire harness protector from the frame rail pinch weld to provide clearance for the engine lift hook.

  8. Object Number: 1242784  Size: SH
  9. Install the J 28467-87 Right Engine Lift Bracket to the right cylinder head.

  10. Object Number: 1242777  Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolt securing the wiring harness to the left cylinder head.
  12. Install the J 28467-86 Left Engine Lift Bracket to the left cylinder head.

  13. Object Number: 1275764  Size: SH
  14. Assemble a J 28467-83 Rear Crossbar Support (2) to each end of the J 28467-3 Rear Crossbar (1). Secure the assembly with the lock pin (3).

  15. Object Number: 1275759  Size: SH
  16. Position the rear crossbar assembly (1-3) over the hood hinge brackets with the support located over each hood safety catch bracket.

  17. Object Number: 1275771  Size: SH
  18. Assemble a J 28467-82 Front Crossbar Legs to each end of the J 28467-85 Front Crossbar (1).

  19. Object Number: 1275761  Size: SH
  20. Install the 0.5 in X 2.5 in  J 28467-10 Quick Release Pins (4).

  21. Object Number: 1275771  Size: SH
  22. Place the front crossbar assembly with supporting legs on the right and left frame rails. Each leg should rest in the shock absorber upper mount on the frame rail.
  23. Install the right and left sidebars (3-4) over the front and rear crossbars.

  24. Object Number: 190646  Size: SH
  25. Install the J 28467-1A assembly and hand tighten.
  26. Repeat steps 12 and 13 for the remaining three corners of the support fixture assembly.

  27. Object Number: 682139  Size: SH
  28. Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the J 28467-6A lift hook bracket.
  29. Install the ½ inch lift hook washer and the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut onto the J 28467-7A lift hook.

  30. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  31. Install the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook (1) over the J 28467-84 left sidebar (2).
  32. Adjust the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket (1) in order to align the hook with the J 28467-86 left engine lift hook bracket.

  33. Object Number: 1275776  Size: SH
  34. Repeat step 18 for the right lift hook (3).

  35. Object Number: 1760059  Size: SH
  36. Install each J 28467-7A lift hook (5,6) through each engine lift hook bracket. Ensure that the hooks do not damage the surrounding components.
  37. Hand-tighten the lift hook wing nuts securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1760059  Size: SH
  1. Loosen and remove the J 28467-7A lift hooks (5,6)
  2. Remove the J 28467-81 Engine Support Fixture Kit (1-4).

  3. Object Number: 1242777  Size: SH
  4. Remove the J 28467-86 Left Engine Lift Bracket from the left cylinder head.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the bolt securing the wiring harness to the left cylinder head and tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  7. Object Number: 1242784  Size: SH
  8. Remove the J 28467-87 Right Engine Lift Bracket from the right cylinder head.
  9. Install the plastic wire harness protector to the frame rail pinch weld.
  10. Install the camshaft cover ground strap to the camshaft cover and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  11. Install the battery negative cable and ground junction to the RH rear of cylinder head and tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
  12. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  13. Install the engine cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.
  14. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement.