In-Vehicle Repair: Flexplate: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the flexplate and loosely install the bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 1: Tightening Sequence & Torque Specification Of Flexplate Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .