Pontiac Grand Prix 1978-2008 Workshop Repair & Service Manual
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Complete digital official shop manual contains service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for the Pontiac Grand Prix 1978-2008. Diagnostic and repair procedures are covered in great detail to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish or restore your vehicle like a professional mechanic in local service/repair workshop. This cost-effective quality manual is 100% complete and intact as should be without any missing pages. It is the same factory shop manual used by dealers that guaranteed to be fully functional to save your precious time.
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2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 5.3L - Grand Prix
ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
Tools Required
J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
J 28467-501 Engine Support Fixture Adapters. See Special Tools.
J 42451-1 Engine Support Adapter. See Special Tools.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 36: Identifying Engine Support Adapter
1. Remove the left bank ignition coils.
2. Install J 42451-1 bracket onto the left front of engine. See Special Tools.
3. Install the J 28467-501 (1, 7) onto fender rails near the strut towers. See Special Tools.
4. Install the J 28467-3 cross car tube (2) to the J 28467-501 (1, 7). See Special Tools.
5. Install the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube on top of the J 28467-3 cross car tube (2).
6. Install the round tube of the J 28467-4A front support assembly (4) through the large hole in the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube. The hole used in the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube (5) depends on the vehicle application.
7. Place the rubber padded foot of the J 28467-4A front support assembly on the upper tie bar.
8. Install the J 28467-9 7/16-inch x 2.0-inch 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.
9. Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the J 28467-6A lift hook bracket (5).
10. Install the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket (6) over the J 28467-3 strut tower tube (2).
ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
Fig. 37: View Of Engine Mount Strut
1. Remove the forward engine mount strut bolt (3) and nut (1).
2. Remove the rear engine mount strut bolt (4) and nut (5).
3. Remove the engine mount strut (2).
4. Inspect the rubber in the engine mount strut for the following conditions:
Hardness
Splitting
Cracking
Fig. 38: View Of Engine Mount Strut Bracket (Body Side)
5. If necessary, remove the engine mount strut bracket bolts (body side).
6. If necessary, remove the engine mount strut bracket (body side).
Fig. 39: View Of Engine Mount Strut Bracket (Engine Side)
7. Remove the heater pipe bracket bolt from the engine mount.
8. If necessary, remove the engine mount strut bracket bolts (engine side).
9. If necessary, remove the engine mount strut bracket (engine side).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 40: View Of Engine Mount Strut Bracket (Engine Side)
1. If necessary, position the engine mount strut bracket (engine side) to the cylinder head.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
2. If necessary, install the engine mount strut bracket bolts (engine side).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
3. Install the heater pipe bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
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