Removal and Installation

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NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the transmission from the jack.

Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION-4R100 .
Remove the bolts and the flexplate.

Fig 1: Removing Flexplate
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Flexplate Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.