Changing the flywheel, can it be removed without dropping the transmission completely?

2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE
240,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JENNIFER_DEAN
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Replacing the flywheel.
Jun 21, 2022 at 3:13 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

Without removing the transmission, you won't have any way to remove all the bolts from the flywheel.
So, removal of the transmission is necessary.

I have attached the procedure below for your reference.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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Jun 21, 2022 at 2:50 PM
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