Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2007)
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
Flexplate
Flexplate
Removal
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove the bolts and the flexplate.
Installation
1. NOTE: Special bolts are used for flexplate installation. Do not use standard bolts.
Install the flexplate. Tighten the bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 71 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the transmission.
