Taurus V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 FI Flex Fuel (1997)
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine.
2. Remove flywheel retaining bolts and flywheel.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: All major rotating components including the flywheel are individually balanced to zero. Engine balancing is not required. Balance weights
should NOT be installed on new flywheels.
1. Inspect rear main oil seal for leakage, replace as required. Refer to Engine.
2. Position flywheel on the crankshaft and install retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 73-87 Nm (54-64 ft. lbs.) using the standard cross-tightening
sequence.
3. Install engine.