Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the transmission.
3. Remove the bolts and the flywheel.
Installation
1. Inspect the flywheel.
2. Install the flywheel.
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Position the spacer and the flywheel.
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Install the bolts.
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Tighten the bolts in sequence in two steps:
1
Tighten to 12-15 Nm (9-11 ft. lbs.).
2
Tighten to 68-74 Nm (50-55 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the transmission.
4. Connect the battery ground cable.
