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In-Vehicle Repair: Flexplate: Installation

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    Romeo engine (4.6L) 

  1. Position the flexplate and install the bolts.

    Tighten the bolts in two stages:

    • Stage 1: loosely install the bolts.
    • Stage 2: tighten the bolts in sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Positioning Flexplate Romeo Engine (4.6L)
    G02782211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Windsor engine (5.4L) 

  3. Position the flexplate and install the bolts.

    Tighten the bolts in two stages:

    • Stage 1: loosely install the bolts.
    • Stage 2: tighten the bolts in sequence shown.
    Fig 2: Position Flexplate Windsor Engine (5.4L)
    G02782212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. All vehicles 

  5. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4R100 (4R100) or AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4R70W (4R70W).