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Installation Procedure

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Special Tool 

J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture 

J-28467-13 Engine Support Fixture Adapters 

J 42451-1 Engine Support Adapter 

J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg Set 

J 28467-7A Bolt Hook 

J 28467-34 Lift Hook Wing Nut & Washer 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (J-28467-13)
G04842414Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  2. Pull each end of the hood rear seal away from the cowl panel flange near both strut towers.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. Insert safety pins J-28467-10 (4) through the J 28467-5 strut tower adapters (2) and the cross bar (3) to prevent movement.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Support Bracket
    G04842415Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install the engine support bracket J 42451-1 to the engine.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
    Fig 3: Identifying Alternator Bolt
    G04842416Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Remove the alternator bolt (1), then install the alternator bolt with the engine support bracket J 42451-1 to the engine.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft)  .

    Fig 4: Identifying Engine Support Fixture Cross Bars
    G04842417Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  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.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (J-28467-34), (J-28467-6A) & (J-28467-7A)
    G04842418Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Assemble the lift hook wing nut J-28467-34 and the lift hook bracket J-28467-6A to the lift hook J-28467-7A.
    Fig 6: Identifying Lift Hook & Bracket Assembly
    G04842419Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Install the lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the longitudinal mounted cross bar (2).
    Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (J-28467-7A)
    G04842420Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Position the J-28467-7A lift hook to the rear engine lift bracket J-42451-1 (2).
    Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool (J-28467-34), (J-28467-6A) & (J-28467-7A)
    G04842421Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Assemble the lift hook wing nut J-28467-34 and the lift hook bracket J-28467-6A to the lift hook J-28467-7A.
    Fig 9: Identifying Lift Hook & Bracket Assembly
    G04842422Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Install the lift hook and bracket assembly (1) to the longitudinal mounted cross bar (2).
    Fig 10: Identifying Special Tool (J 28467-7A) & (J-42451-1)
    G04842423Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  15. Position the J 28467-7A bolt hook (1) to the front engine lift bracket J-42451-1 (2).
    Fig 11: Identifying Special Tool (J-28467-34)
    G04842424Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. 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.