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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987NOVA BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE REMOVALREMOVAL & INSTALLATION4-CYLINDER MODELS - 2.5L (151")FWD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODELS
1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic
FWD Automatic Transmission Models
1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION FWD Automatic Transmission Models
- Disconnect battery cables. Drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner and heat tube. Disconnect engine wiring harness connector. Disconnect all vacuum hoses. Remove throttle and transaxle linkage at EFI assembly and intake manifold.
- Remove upper radiator hose. Remove A/C compressor from brackets and position aside with hoses connected (if equipped). Remove front engine strut assembly. Disconnect heater hose at intake manifold. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts, leaving top 2 bolts in place.
- Remove front mount-to-cradle nuts. Remove forward exhaust pipe. Remove flywheel cover and starter. Remove drive plate-to-converter bolts. Remove power steering pump with bracket and position aside. Remove remaining heater hose and lower radiator hose.
- Remove 2 rear transaxle support bracket bolts. Remove fuel line at fuel filter. With floor jack and block of wood under transaxle, raise engine until front mount studs clear cradle.
- Attach engine lift to engine and tension slightly. Remove 2 remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts. Remove engine.
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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.