Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Tighten the bolts evenly in a criss-cross pattern.

Fig 1: Tightening Flywheel Bolts In Criss-Cross Pattern

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the flywheel and install the 6 bolts.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

NOTE: Tighten the bolts evenly in a criss-cross pattern.

NOTE: If reusing the clutch pressure plate and flywheel, make sure the marks made during disassembly line up.

Fig 2: Locating Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the clutch pressure plate and the clutch disc and install the 6 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).