Removal and Installation

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Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION .
Remove the six bolts retaining the flexplate to crankshaft, and remove 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 For Installing Flexplate
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.