Yes ... You need to support the engine from above,there is a hanger that attaches to the top of the shock towers that has a hook on it that will support the engine, when you remove the engine cradle (frame) below.
It is made as an assembly.
There is no drain plug. Transmission pan must be removed.
The transmission drain plug is actually not located on the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. This car has a transmission pan that has to be removed rather than a drain plug.
Rent an engine bar from the locate auto parts place that hold the engine up by the fenders and motor hooks. the a arms remove from the cradle. this will allow the drive shafts to be removed from the transmission. the steering rack must be unbolted. the four bolts remove the carrier. the engine mouts must also be removed. lift the car enough for the transmission to be pulled from the car with a floor jack. reverse to replace.
The transmission sifter interlock solenoid location on a 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva is on the valve body. To reach it the drain pan and filter has to be removed.
depending on the year, I have a 2002 intrigue, it is located just above the starter, it needs to be removed to remove the crankshaft sensor, 15mm for starter and 10mm for sensor 1 bolt , not to difficult.
Inside the transmission attached to the valve body, under the trans pan, which must be removed to gain access.
It can be fixed by reconditioning the heads. This requires that they be removed and taken to a machine shop. A mechanic is HIGHLY recommended.
In my 2002 Intrigue, the cabin filter is under the black plastic covering the wiper mechanics on the passenger side. It has been a while, but the wiper arm has to be removed and the plastic plate going across has to be raised slightly to reach the filter.
There are mant steps to removing this transmission, but the engine needs to be supported and the sub-frame removed. The transmission has to be removed from the bottom. I work at a transmission shop and have done these many times. If you don't do this all the time, i suggest taking it to a professional, can be dangerous if not knowing what you are doing.
The transmission on a Dodge Neon is removed by removing the axles, disconnecting the wiring harnesses, and unbolting it from the engine block. It can then be shifted away from the engine and lowered from the vehicle.
The whole engine and transmission has to be removed... the hood has to also be removed to get to it. The whole engine and transmission has to be removed to get to the transmission... the hood has to also be removed to get to it.