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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, 2.8 W, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION - M/TREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONRWD MODELSREMOVAL (FIERO)
1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 W, Standard
Removal (Fiero)
1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 W, StandardSECTION Removal (Fiero)
- Remove air cleaner and negative battery cable. Remove ground strap and shifter cables from transaxle. Remove upper transaxle-to-engine bolts. Install engine support fixture (J-28467).
- Raise vehicle on a hoist. Remove both rear wheels and drive axles. Refer to Drive Axles Section for removal procedures. Remove catalytic converter heat shield. Remove header pipe from exhaust manifold.
- Remove cradle-to-engine nuts. Support cradle with a screw jack and remove remaining cradle nuts. Lower cradle from vehicle. Remove starter shield and starter motor. Support transaxle with a jack and remove lower transaxle to engine bolts. Slide transaxle from engine and lower from vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.