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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the transaxle. For additional information, refer to the appropriate automatic transmission article.
  3. NOTE: One of the 8 flexplate holes are offset so the flexplate can only be installed in one position.
  4. Remove the bolts and the flexplate.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.