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In-Vehicle Repair: Flexplate: Installation

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    ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) 

  1. Position the flexplate. Loosely install the bolts, then tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Flexplate Bolt Tightening Sequence - Romeo Engine (4.6L)
    G02763009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) 

  3. Position the flexplate. Loosely install the bolts, then tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 2: Flexplate Bolt Tightening Sequence - Windsor Engine (5.4L)
    G02763010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. ALL ENGINES 

  5. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70W/4R75W .