Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle. Refer Transmission and Drivetrain.
CAUTION: Install one flywheel retaining bolt loosely to retain flywheel during removal to keep flywheel from falling.
NOTE: Observe position of flywheel on crankshaft flange.
2. Remove the flywheel retaining bolts.
3. Remove retaining bolt and flywheel from engine.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the flywheel on the crankshaft flange. Install and tighten the bolts in alternating sequence (across from each other) to 74-83 Nm (55-61 ft.
lbs.).
2. Check the flywheel runout.
3. Install transaxle.
