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In-Vehicle Repair: Flexplate: Installation

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  1. Align the flexplate and crankshaft using the dowel pin location hole and install the new bolts finger tight.
    Fig 1: Locating Flexplate Bolts
    G07978443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the Flywheel Holding Tool.
    Fig 2: Installing Flywheel Holding Tool
    G07978444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 80 degrees.
    Fig 3: Identifying Flexplate Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07978445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the automatic transaxle. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC SHIFTING MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE .
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