Can the upper rear main bearing seal be replaced w/o removing trans.?

1995 BUICK ROADMASTER
177 MILES
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TJPS
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I've read online that this is possible on some vehicles.
Sep 20, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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KHLOW2008
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If it is the rear main seal that you ar refering to, all vehicles have to have the transmission removed, except for a few sportscars that have engine in front and transmission are rear and both are connected by a shaft in between.
Sep 20, 2012 at 10:36 PM
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