Engine Support Fixture

Engine Support Fixture


Tools Required
* J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
* J 28467-VIBE Engine Support Fixture Adapter



1. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement).
2. Raise the hood.
3. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution).
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Install the thread support adaptors J 28467-VIBE onto the strut attaching studs.
6. Install the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) over the thread support nuts (J 28467-33A).
7. Install the T-bolts (J 28467-53) with 5/16 inch washers through the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) into the thread support nuts (J 28467-33A) and hand tighten.
8. Install the two cross bracket assemblies (J 28467-1A) over the strut tower tube (J 28467-3).
9. Install the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) into the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A).
10. Install the 1/2 inch x 2.5 inch quick release pin (J 28467-10) through the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) and the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) on one side only.
11. Hand tighten the passenger side cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) wing nuts.
12. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nut securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.