Supporting Engine

SUPPORTING ENGINE

To allow removal of cradle module assembly from the vehicle, it will be necessary to support the engine and transaxle assembly using engine support fixture No. 7137 or equivalent.

Fig. 5 Engine Support Fixture Installation:

Fig. 6 Webbing Material Installation:

Fig. 7 Engine Support Fixture Installation:

Fig. 8 Webbing Material To Timing Belt Cover Installation:

Fig. 9 Webbing Material To Generator Bracket Installation:

3.5L/V6-215

1. Mount fixture across engine compartment.
2. Mount nylon webbing material, to the following locations.
a. Remove bolt attaching timing belt housing to front of engine. Install webbing material hook on bolt then install bolt and tighten.
b. Remove generator to generator mounting bracket nut and bolt. Install webbing material hook on generator mounting bolt then install and tighten nut and bolt.
c. Mount remaining pieces of webbing material to threaded hole on back of each cylinder head using a suitable bolt.
3. Securely attach pieces of webbing material to hook on engine holding fixture. Tighten hook on fixture until all slack is removed from all webbing material.