GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J 28467-7A Bolt Hook
    • J-28467-13 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
    • J 28467-34 Lift Hook Wing Nut and Washer
    • J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg Set
  1. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 1853722  Size: SH
  4. Install three J-28467-13 (1) and two J-28467-5 strut tower adapters (2) to the top of the left and right strut tower.
  5. Install a 127 cm (50 in) engine support fixture cross bar J 28467-B (3) transversely across the vehicle between both J-28467-5  strut tower adapters (2).
  6. Insert safety pins J-28467-10 (4) through the J-28467-5 strut tower adapters (2) and the cross bar (3) to prevent movement.

  7. Object Number: 1853723  Size: SH
  8. Position two 58 cm (23 in) engine support fixture cross bars (1) longitudinally with two J 36462-A leg assembly (2).
  9. Install two J-28467-1A  clamp (3) to secure the longitudinal mounted cross bar to the transverse mounted cross bar.

  10. Object Number: 682139  Size: SH
  11. Assemble the lift hook wing nut J 28467-34 , lift hook bracket J-28467-6A and lift hook J 28467-7A to the engine lift bracket on the engine.

  12. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  13. Install the lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the longitudinal mounted cross bar (2).
  14. Position the J 28467-7A lift hook to the rear engine lift bracket.

  15. Object Number: 682139  Size: SH
  16. Assemble the lift hook wing nut J 28467-34 and the lift hook bracket J-28467-6A to the lift hook J 28467-7A .

  17. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  18. Install the lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the longitudinal mounted cross bar (2).
  19. Position the J 28467-7A bolt hook (1) to the front engine lift bracket.

  20. Object Number: 1853754  Size: SH
  21. Evenly tighten both wing nuts J 28467-34 (1) until the engine weight is supported by the engine support fixture and no longer carried by the engine mounts.