Removal and Replacement

Flexplate

Removal

All vehicles

1. Remove the transmission.

5.4L (2V) engine

2. Remove the 8 bolts and the flexplate.

4.6L (2V) engine

3. Remove the 6 bolts and the flexplate.

Installation

4.6L (2V) engine

1. Install the flexplate and the 6 bolts. Tighten the bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).





5.4L (2V) engine

2. Install the flexplate and the 8 bolts. Tighten the bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).





All engines

3. Install the transmission.