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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J 28467-501 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 790666  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  2. Install the J 28467-3 strut tower tube (2) into the J 28467-501  (1).

  3. Object Number: 1660422  Size: SH
  4. Remove the surge tank nuts and push pin retainer.
  5. Remove the surge tank from the studs and position the tank aside.

  6. Object Number: 1660425  Size: SH
  7. Remove the engine mount strut brace bolt and nut.
  8. Remove the engine mount strut brace.

  9. Object Number: 1660428  Size: SH
  10. Remove the engine mount strut bolt.
  11. Remove the engine mount strut.
  12. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .

  13. Object Number: 287861  Size: SH
  14. Install the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube on top of the J 28467-3 strut tower tube .

  15. Object Number: 405958  Size: SH
  16. Install the round tube of the J 28467-4A front support assembly through the large hole in the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube . The hole used in the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube depends on the vehicle application.
  17. Place the rubber padded foot of the J 28467-4A front support assembly on the upper tie bar.
  18. Install the J 28467-9 7/16 in x 2.0 in quick release pin through the hole in the J 28467-4A front support assembly in order to level the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube .

  19. Object Number: 190646  Size: SH
  20. Install the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly .
  21. Hand tighten the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly wing nuts.

  22. Object Number: 682139  Size: SH
  23. Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the J 28467-6A lift hook bracket .
  24. Install the 1/2 in lift hook washer and J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut onto the J 28467-7A lift hook.

  25. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  26. Install the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket  (1) over the J 28467-3 strut tower tube  (2).
  27. Adjust the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket  (1) in order to align the hook with the rear engine lift hook bracket.

  28. Object Number: 682336  Size: SH
  29. Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the rear engine lift hook bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.
  30. Repeat steps 18 and 19.

  31. Object Number: 682301  Size: SH
  32. Install the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket  (1) over the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube  (2).
  33. Adjust the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket  (1) in order to align the hook with the torque strut bracket.

  34. Object Number: 1660451  Size: SH
  35. Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the engine mount strut bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.
  36. Hand tighten the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nuts securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1660451  Size: SH
  1. Remove the J 28467-7A lift hook from the engine mount strut bracket.
  2. Remove the J 28467-B .
  3. Remove the J 28467-501 .

  4. Object Number: 1660428  Size: SH
  5. Install the engine mount strut.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the engine mount strut bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1660425  Size: SH
  9. Install the engine mount strut brace.
  10. Install the engine mount strut brace bolt and nut.
  11. Tighten

        • Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
        • Tighten the nut to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1660422  Size: SH
  12. Position the surge tank to the studs.
  13. Install the surge tank nuts and push pin retainer.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  15. Install the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
  16. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .