Explorer Sport 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
Flexplate
Removal
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove the flexplate.
Installation
1. NOTE: Special bolts are used for flexplate installation; do not use standard bolts.
Install the flywheel.
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages.
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Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
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Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 71 Nm 452 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the transmission.
