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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. Position the flexplate and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (10 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 71 N.m (52 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Flexplate Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G03274599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5R44E & 5R55E .
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