Engine replacement

2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
160,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DADDY8192003
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Do i have to remove the axles and where are all the bolts that connect the transmission and the engine. i am not taking transmission out and it is being removed from top.
Aug 4, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

I would start by draining the coolant and disconnecting the battery. Here are the complete instructions on how to remove the engine from your car in the diagrams below which show the bolts you need to remove. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Aug 5, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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DADDY8192003
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I have the car listed above 2.2 ecotech. I have to remove the motor and transmission can they come out the top together?
Aug 6, 2019 at 3:37 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

The simple answer is no. There is not enough room.

You can drop them out the bottom after you remove the left and right side suspensions.

Roy
Aug 6, 2019 at 3:37 PM (Merged)
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DADDY8192003
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I don't have a lift so I have no clue how I'll get the car high enough to do that.
Aug 6, 2019 at 3:37 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Yes you need a lift to do this job.

Roy
Aug 6, 2019 at 3:37 PM (Merged)
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DADDY8192003
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Where are the engine lift points so I can pull it through the top.
Aug 7, 2019 at 3:53 AM
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There should be hooks on either side. the factory uses to install the engine those will work good. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can see if there are still there?
Aug 7, 2019 at 5:42 PM