Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Flexplate

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Remove the six bolts retaining the flexplate to crankshaft, and remove the flexplate.

Flexplate

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  • Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown

Flexplate

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