Hello everyone. I have a 5speed 00 crv awd that I will be replacing a broken engine in. I purchased a jdm out of California. I am finding it difficult to find how tos video or info threads on how to accomplish it. I was told my engine has the rks sensor and that it will be a plug and play situation. From I have been able to gather I will be raising the vehicle and removing the engine from the bottom. I have questions as to what would be easier, removing engine and trans together or separating the engine from trans prior to removal. As well as what other components will I have to remove such as axel or any other suspension and drive train elements. Thank you in advance for any info.

I was told by the distributor that the engine I ordered does have the crank sensor so I don’t think I’ll have to swap the oil pump, however I will need a new one or so I’m told bc the old motor had a rock knock. The engine also comes with a distributor. I’ll hope for now that they connectors are the same. My car is a 8 prong was also told the new engine is a 8 prong connector for the dizzy. Yes I have made the decision to take it out of the bottom. Thanks for the info. Really would like to see some videos of the swap being done. YouTube has failed me. Maybe I’ll record mine and upload it.