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In-Vehicle Repair: Flexplate: Installation

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    NOTE: Special bolts are used for flexplate installation. Do not use standard bolts.
  1. Install the flexplate. Tighten the bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown in Fig 1.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 71 Nm (52 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Installing Flexplate
      G03947102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .
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