In-Vehicle Repair: Flexplate: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the offset hole on the crankshaft ignition pulse ring aligned with the offset hole on the flexplate, position the flexplate and install 8 new bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the 8 new bolts in 6 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 in sequence to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 in sequence to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 sequence an additional 60 degrees.
- Stage 4: Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 5: Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 6: Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence an additional 60 degrees.
- Verify that the 2 flexplate slotted holes are at the 6 o'clock position as shown in illustration prior to transmission installation.
- Install the transmission. For additional information, REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6R80 .