I have a 96 chevy cavalier auto transmission can I take a 97 chevy manual transmission and put it in my 96?

i have a 96 chevy cavalier auto transmission can i take a 97 chevy manual transmission and put it in my 96?
Is this front or rear wheel drive?

i have a 96 chevy cavalier auto transmission can i take a 97 chevy manual transmission and put it in my 96?
Front wheel drive

Sure, as long as you get all the hardware like pedals, linkage, electrical, etc. and don't forget to put a clutch pilot bearing in the crankshaft.

I have the same questi0n I have a 96 aut0matic cavy and want t0 put a manual trany in it but I was t0ld id have t0 change the wireing harrness is that true

Besides a new wiring harness, it will likely require a new ECM.