Tools Required

1. Raise the hood.

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

2. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Cable in Engine Electrical.



3. Install the thread support nuts (J 28467-33A) onto the strut attaching studs.
4. Install the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) over the thread support nuts (J 28467-33A).
5. 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). Hand tighten the bolts.
6. Install the 2 cross bracket assemblies (J 28467-1A) over the strut tower tube (J 28467-3).
7. Install the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) into the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A).
8. 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.



9. Install the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) through the driver side cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) on the top of the strut tower tube (J 28467-3).
10. Install the round tube of the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A). The hole used in the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) depends on the vehicle application.
11. Place the rubber padded foot of the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) on the vehicle radiator shelf. The foot position used in the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) depends on the vehicle application.
12. Install the 7/16 inch x 2.0 inch quick release pin (J 28467-9) through the hole in the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) in order to level the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A). The hole used in the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) depends on the vehicle application.
13. Install the lift hook (J 28467-7A) through the lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A).
14. Install the 1/2 inch lift hook washer and lift hook wing nut (J 28467-34) onto the lift hook (J 28467-7A).
15. Install the assembled lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) over the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A).
16. Adjust the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) and the assemblage lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) in order to align the hook with the left (front), rear of engine, lift hook bracket part of the left engine mount strut bracket.
17. Hand tighten the driver side cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) wing nuts.
18. Install the second radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) through the passenger side cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) on the top of the strut tower tube (J 28467-3).
19. Install the round tube of the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) through the large hole in the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A). The hole used in the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) depends on the vehicle application.
20. Place the rubber padded foot of the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) on the vehicle radiator shelf. The foot position used in the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) depends on the vehicle application.
21. Install the 7/16 inch x 2.0 inch quick release pin (J 28467-9) through the hole in the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) in order to level the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A). The hole used in the front support assembly (J 28467-4A) depends on the vehicle application.
22. Install the lift hook (J 28467-7A) through the lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A).
23. Install the 1/2 inch lift hook washer and lift hook wing nut (J 28467-34) onto the lift hook (J 28467-7A).
24. Install the assemblage lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) over the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A).
25. Adjust the radiator shelf tube (J 28467-2A) and the assemblage lift hook bracket (J 28467-6A) in order to align the hook with the right (rear), front of engine, lift hook bracket located next to the generator.
26. Hand tighten the passenger side cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) wing nuts.
27. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts (J 28467-34) securely in order to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.