Flexplate Driveplate removal on Ford And Lincoln?

The procedure is similar for both ford and Lincoln car models:-----

Its Ford F series Trucks and Lincoln Mark LT car models.

For all engine models 4.2,4.6,5.4,6.0 and 6.8L engine.

Flexplate (Driveplate)

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Procedure is mentioned below:----

4.2L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission R&I in this section.
3. Remove the bolts and the flexplate.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) in a criss-cross pattern. 
   
   
   
   Fig. 1. Flexplate bolts 2. Flywheel bolts 3. Flexplate 4. Flywheel 5. Crankshaft rear seal Flywheel or flexplate and related parts-4.2L engine

4.6L Engine

 

Fig. 1. Flexplate bolts 2. Flexplate Flexplate and related parts-4.6L engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission R&I in this section.
4. Remove the 6 flexplate bolts and the flexplate.

To install:

 

Fig. Flexplate bolt torque sequence-4.6L 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 (15 inch lbs.).

   Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the transmission.

5.4L & 6.8L Engines

 

Fig. 1. Flexplate bolts 2. Flexplate 3. Flywheel bolts 4. Flywheel 5. Rear cover plate 6. Crankshaft oil slinger 7. Crankshaft rear seal 8. Oil pan bolts 9. Crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts 10. Crankshaft rear seal retainer plate Flywheel or flexplate and related parts-5.4L and 6.8L engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission R&I in this section.
3. Remove the 8 bolts and the flywheel.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Flexplate bolt torque sequence-5.4L and 6.8L engine

6.0L Diesel Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove the Transmission. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission R&I in this section.
3. Remove the bolts. Install the guide studs.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the reinforcing ring and the flywheel and ring gear assembly.
6. Remove the guide studs.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Flexplate-6.0L Diesel Engine

To install:

1. Install the guide studs.
2. Install the flywheel and ring gear assembly.
3. Install the bolts.
4. Remove the guide studs. Install and tighten the bolts to 93 Nm (69 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the transmission.

These details will help.

Thanks.

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