well i need a new engine (the same engine) 2.4L ive heard several things

u lift the tranny with the engine thru the top
u disconnect the tranny , intake manifold and exhaust manifold

this is my first time pulling an engine any guides would be great, how to's anything that could help any tricky parts

i need basically a beginners guide to pulling an engine.

Jonathan, you'll definitely need a factory service manual....

Hope I'll never have to pull the engine on my Cavalier....

But, if I do my manual will be worth every penny ! ....

well i doubt you NEED that. i just pulled the starter trying to get flywheel bolts off
exhaust manifold bolts r being a bitch!

got all the hoses n electrical off

got 5 bell housing bolts off still looking for the rest

I just swaped my motor in my 95 cavalier, and the best way is to take everything off the motor, exhaust, intake..... then take off the strut bolts, and the axel nut, attach the crain to the engine, and then remove the mounts. jack up the motor, and when it gets up a little ways, you should be able to pull the CV shafts out, passenger first, the driver, keep tranny attached, and then just jack it up, and it should be good, me and my friend pulled it in about 2 hours. but if this is new, take your time, and keep an eye on everything. remeber when pulling cv shafts to wedge them out, not pull, or hit them or anything.

I just swapped my 3rd 2.2 motor this year. I agree with investing with the manual. I didnt have to remove the manifolds. But pull the tranny with the motor trying to line them up in the car invloves a lot of pain. and time.

I can't get the pic's up on this, but I could e-mail them to you that go with this. This is the directions from a 98 2.4 I pulled off of Dealerworld. I hope this helps you out, but if you dont' have to use all the right tool they say are Required.

Engine Replacement
Removal Procedure

Tools Required

• J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture
• J 23742 Ball Joint Separator
• J 34730-250 Fuel Pressure Gauge
• J 36018 Belt Tension Gauge

Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove drain and recover coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
3. Recover the refrigerant if equipped with A/C. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in HVAC System - Manual.
4. Remove the left sound insulator.
5. Disconnect the clutch push rod from the pedal assembly (manual transmission only).
6. Disconnect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
7. Disconnect the radiator inlet (upper) hose.
8. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
9. Remove the coolant fan. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric in Engine Cooling.
10. Remove the compressor/condenser hose assembly at the compressor and discard the O-rings, if the vehicle is A/C equipped. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement in HVAC System - Manual.
11. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the front of the engine.
12. Remove the following electrical connections:
- The generator.
- The A/C compressor, if equipped.
- The injector harness.
- The IAC and TP sensor at the throttle body.
- The MAP sensor.
- The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
- The EVAP Canister Purge solenoid.
- The starter solenoid.
- The ground connections.
- The negative battery cable from the transmission.
- The Electronic Ignition Coil and Module assembly.
- The two Engine Coolant Temperature sensors.
- The Oil Pressure sensor/switch.
- The O2S (Oxygen sensor).
- The Crankshaft Position sensor.
- The back up Lamp switch and position the harness aside.
- The camshaft position sensor.
13. Remove the power brake vacuum hose from the throttle body.
14. Remove the throttle cable.
15. Remove the throttle cable bracket.
16. Remove the power steering bolts.

Object Number: 33640 Size: SH
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17. Remove the power steering pump. Position the pump aside with the lines attached.

Caution: Remove the fuel tank cap and relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing the fuel system in order to reduce the risk of personal injury. After you relieve the fuel system pressure, a small amount of fuel may be released when servicing the fuel lines, the fuel injection pump, or the connections. In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, cover the fuel system components with a shop towel before disconnection. This will catch any fuel that may leak out. Place the towel in an approved container when the disconnection is complete.
18. Disconnect the fuel lines. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment in Engine Controls.
19. Disconnect the shift cables. Refer to Shift Cables in Manual Transmission.
20. Disconnect the clutch actuator line.

Object Number: 33609 Size: SH
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21. Remove the exhaust manifold.

Object Number: 33611 Size: SH
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22. Remove the heat shield.
23. Disconnect the radiator outlet (lower) hose from the radiator.
24. Install the J 28467-360 .
25. Remove the one bolt attaching the coolant recovery tank. Position the tank aside with the hoses connected.
26. Remove the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
27. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
28. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheel.
29. Remove the right splash shield.
30. Remove the following electrical connections:
- The VSS.
- The knock sensor.
- The starter solenoid.
- Both of the front ABS wheel speed sensors.
31. Remove the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
32. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Transaxle Mount Replacement in Manual Transmission
- Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-3T40
- Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T40-E
33. Separate the ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
34. Remove the suspension supports and the stabilizer shaft as an assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
35. Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the radiator outlet pipe.
36. Remove the axle shaft from the transmission and intermediate shaft (manual transmission only). Position the axle shaft aside. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
37. Remove the flywheel housing cover.
38. Position suitable support below the engine and lower the car into the support.
39. Mark the threads on the support fixture hooks in order to duplicate the setting when reinstalling the engine.
40. Remove the engine support fixture J-hooks.
41. Raise the vehicle slowly off of the engine and transmission assembly. It may be necessary to move the engine/transmission assembly rearward in order to clear the intake manifold.
42. Separate the engine from the transmission.

Installation Procedure

Important: Verify that the bolts are in their correct locations.
1. Assemble the engine to the transmission.
2. Position the engine and the transmission assembly under the engine compartment.
3. Slowly lower the vehicle over the assembly until the transmission mount is indexed.
4. Install the bolt.
5. Install the J 28467-360 adjust to the previous setting.
6. Install the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
7. Install the transmission mount. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Transaxle Mount Replacement in Manual Transmission
- Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-3T40
- Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T40-E
8. Raise the vehicle off of the support.
9. Install the axle shafts to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
10. Connect the heater outlet hose to the radiator outlet pipe.
11. Install the suspension supports. Refer to Front Suspension Support Brace Replacement in Front Suspension.
12. Install the stabilizer shaft assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
13. Install the ball joint nuts. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
14. Install the engine strut mount. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
15. Connect the following electrical connections:
- The VSS.
- The knock sensor.
- The starter solenoid.
- Both front ABS wheel speed sensors.
16. Install the flywheel housing cover.
17. Connect the lower radiator hose.
18. Install the right splash shield.
19. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Remove the J 28467-A .
22. Install the coolant recovery tank. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.
23. Install the following electrical connections:
- The generator.
- The injector harness.
- The A/C compressor, if equipped.
- The IAC and TP sensor at the throttle body.
- The MAP sensor.
- The IAT sensor.
- The EVAP Canister Purge solenoid.
- The starter solenoid.
- The ground connections.
- The negative battery cable to the transmission.
- The two Engine Coolant Temperature sensors.
- The Oil Pressure sensor/switch.
- The O2S (Oxygen Sensor).
- The crankshaft position sensor.
- The Backup Light switch.
- The Electronic Ignition Coil and Module assembly.
- The camshaft position sensor.
24. Connect the vacuum hoses.
25. Connect the compressor/condenser hose assembly to the compressor, if A/C equipped. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement in Air Conditioning.
26. Install the clutch actuator line.
27. Install the shift cables. Refer to Shift Cables in Manual Transmission.

Object Number: 33612 Size: SH
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28. Install the exhaust manifold.

Object Number: 33611 Size: SH
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29. Install the heat shield.
30. Connect the fuel lines. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment in Engine Controls.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
31. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

Object Number: 33640 Size: SH
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32. Install the power steering pump to the block. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering System>
33. Install the power steering pump bolts.
34. Connect the vacuum hoses to intake manifold.
35. Install the throttle cable bracket.
36. Install the throttle cable. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Engine Controls.
37. Install the coolant fan. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric in Engine Cooling.
38. Install the air cleaner assembly.
39. Install the radiator outlet (upper) hose.
40. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
41. Install the left sound insulator and disconnect the clutch push rod from the pedal assembly, on manual transmission only.
42. Connect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
43. Fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 3T40-E
- Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40
44. Fill engine oil.
45. Connect the negative battery cable.
46. If the vehicle is A/C equipped, evaluate, charge and leak test the A/C system. Refer to Leak Testing in HVAC System - Manual.

Document ID# 202888
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

those r the dumbest directions ive heard.. i use to work at the dealership i got the same thing then threw it away.

i took out the engine without a problem without taking the axle, suspension or tranny off or touching them

and it says disconnect the started SELENOID the whole starter.. how stupid r they no wonder they charge for a million hours on a swap lol

No kidding, ridiculous. They take a 1 or 2 hour job and make it a 2 day affair and charge you through the nose.


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