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In-Vehicle Repair: Flexplate: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) 

  1. Position the flexplate. Loosely install the bolts, then tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence (Romeo Engine 4.6L)
    G01536520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) 

  3. Position the flexplate. Loosely install the bolts, then tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence (Windsor Engine 5.4L)
    G01536521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. ALL ENGINES 

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