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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CAVALIER BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATIC, 3T40/MD9LABOR TIMESTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSTRANSMISSION ASSEMBLYREMOVE, INSTALL, AND OVERHAUL
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 3T40/MD9
Transmission Assembly: Remove, Install, and Overhaul
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 3T40/MD9SECTION Remove, Install, and Overhaul
TRANS ID - 125, 125C, 3T40
Includes: R&I Transaxle Assembly, inspect and replace necessary Transmission components and road test.| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Line4 | 11.3 | A | ||
| Additional Procedure: TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: Remove, Install, and Overhaul: | ||||
| Where Pwr Strg Interferes add | 0.3 | A | ||
| Combination Procedure: FLYWHEEL: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | 0.2 | C | ||
TRANS ID - 4T40E, 4T45E
Includes: R&I Transaxle Assembly, inspect and replace necessary Transmission components and road test.| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L Eng, w/Air Cond | 16.0 | A | ||
| 2.2L Eng, w/o Air Cond | 14.8 | A | ||
| Combination Procedure: FLYWHEEL: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | C | |||
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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.