In-Vehicle Repair: Flywheel: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the flywheel and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown below in the following 3 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
NOTE: Special bolts are used for installation. Do not use standard bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Flexplate Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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