In-Vehicle Repair: Flexplate: Installation

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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.

Fig 1: Locating Flexplate Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Flexplate Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Verify that the 2 flexplate slotted holes are at the 6 o'clock position as shown prior to transmission installation.

Fig 3: Locating Flexplate Slotted Holes
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (6R80) .