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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 in Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Installing Flexplate Bolts - Romeo Engine (4.6L)
    G03886247Courtesy 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 in Fig 2.
    Fig 2: Identifying Flexplate Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G03885483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. All engines 

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