Engine Support Fixture Buick Century VI

Tools Required

1. J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture. See «Special Tools and Equipment»(ref-189348-S03958070272005090900000) .
2. J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg Set. See «Special Tools and Equipment»(ref-189348-S03958070272005090900000) .
3. J-28467-501 Engine Support Fixture Adapters. See «Special Tools and Equipment»(ref-189348-S03958070272005090900000) .

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to «BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE»(ref-189351-S28867261612005090900000) in (Battery Information Only).
2. Remove the left engine mount strut and the bracket from the upper radiator support. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT»(ref-189348-S18685261122005090900000) .
3. Assemble the J-28467-501 (2) to the J 28467-B cross bar (1).
4. Install the J 28467-B (1) and the J-28467-501 (2) to the fender rails.
5. Install the J 36462-A (1) to the cross bar (2).
6. Install the support lift hook (1) to the cross bar (2).
7. Install the support hook (1) to the right engine lift hook (3).
8. Install the support hook (1) to the J 36462-A (2).
9. Install the support hook (1) to the left engine lift hook (3).
10. Raise the engine to release the pressure off of the engine mounts.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to «BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE»(ref-189351-S28867261612005090900000) Battery.
2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
3. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S06253505732005090900000) .
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to «LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE»(ref-189331-S23727654502005090900000) in General Information.
5. Remove the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.1L) in Engine Exhaust.
6. Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
7. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE in Body Front End.
8. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
9. Raise the engine, using the engine support fixture. Refer to «ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE»(ref-189348-S37301710422005090900000) .
10. Remove the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts.
11. Remove the engine mount and the engine mount bracket.
12. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S01921036962005090900000) .

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1. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S01921036962005090900000) . NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the engine mount bracket with the engine mount to the oil pan.
3. Install the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts. Tighten Tighten the engine mount bracket bolts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
4. Lower the engine.
5. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Tighten Tighten the engine mount lower nuts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
6. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE in Body Front End.
7. Install the right front wheel and tire. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
8. Connect the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.1L) in Engine Exhaust.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the engine support fixture.
11. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S06253505732005090900000) .
12. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
13. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to «BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE»(ref-189351-S28867261612005090900000) Battery.

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1. Remove the engine mount. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S09615847022005090900000) .
2. Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
3. Remove the engine mount bracket from the engine mount.

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1. Install the engine mount bracket to the engine mount. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the engine mount upper nuts. Tighten Tighten the engine mount upper nuts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
3. Install the motor mount. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S09615847022005090900000) .
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Lower the engine.
6. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to «BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE»(ref-189351-S28867261612005090900000) Battery.

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1. Remove the bolt and the nut from the engine mount strut and the engine mount strut bracket.
2. Remove the bolt and the nut from the engine mount strut at the engine mount strut bracket on the upper radiator support.
3. Remove the engine mount strut.
4. Inspect the rubber in the engine mount strut for the following conditions: Hardness Splitting Cracking

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1. Install the engine mount strut. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the bolt and the nut to the engine mount strut at the engine mount strut bracket on the upper radiator support. Tighten Tighten the engine mount strut bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
3. Install the bolt and the nut to the engine mount strut and the engine mount strut bracket. Tighten Tighten the engine mount strut nut to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

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1. Remove the engine mount strut from the left engine mount strut bracket. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S06253505732005090900000) .
2. Remove the engine mount strut bracket bolts from the left engine mount strut bracket to the cylinder head.
3. Remove the left engine mount strut bracket.

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1. Install the left engine mount strut bracket. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the engine mount strut bracket bolts through the engine mount strut bracket to the cylinder head. Tighten Tighten the engine mount strut bracket bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
3. Install the engine mount strut to the left engine mount strut bracket. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S06253505732005090900000) .

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1. Remove the right engine mount strut from the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S06253505732005090900000) .
2. Remove the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (3.1L) in Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
3. Remove and set the air conditioning compressor aside.
4. Remove the bolts from the right engine mount strut bracket.
5. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket.

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1. Position the right engine mount strut bracket over the pin locator. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the bolts through the right engine mount strut bracket to the cylinder head. Tighten Tighten the engine mount strut bracket bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3. Install the air conditioner compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (3.1L) in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Tighten Tighten the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4. Install the right engine mount strut to the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S06253505732005090900000) .

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1. Remove the engine mount strut from the engine mount strut bracket at the upper radiator support. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - LEFT»(ref-189348-S29863549082005090900000) and/or «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT»(ref-189348-S01772005472005090900000) .
2. Remove the horizontal engine mount strut bracket bolt from the engine mount strut bracket.
3. Remove the vertical engine mount strut bracket bolts from the engine mount strut bracket.
4. Remove the engine mount strut bracket from the upper radiator support.

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1. Position the engine mount strut bracket over the upper radiator support. Make sure that the engine mount strut bracket and the engine mount strut are aligned to the proper holes of the upper radiator support. The proper torque sequence is shown (1,2). NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install and tighten the engine mount strut bracket bolts. The following is a mandatory torque sequence: 2.1. Tighten the horizontal engine mount strut bracket bolt (1) to the engine mount strut bracket. Tighten Tighten the horizontal engine mount strut bracket bolt to 26 N.m (19 lb ft). 2.2. Tighten the vertical engine mount strut bracket bolts (2) to the engine mount strut bracket. Tighten Tighten the vertical engine mount strut bracket bolts to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).
3. Install the engine mount strut to the engine mount strut bracket at the upper radiator support. Refer to «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - LEFT»(ref-189348-S29863549082005090900000) and/or «ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT»(ref-189348-S01772005472005090900000) .

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE»(ref-189331-S23727654502005090900000) in General Information.
2. Remove the oil filter. Refer to «ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S31856086792005090900000) .
3. Remove oil filter bypass hole plug.
4. Insert a flat-bladed tool into the oil filter bypass hole and force the bypass valve (1) out.
5. Remove the oil filter bypass valve.
6. If necessary, remove the oil filter fitting.