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

    Flywheel
    Removal 1. Remove the clutch components. 2. Remove the bolts and the flywheel. Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown. ...

    Other materials:

    Output Shaft
    Special Tool(s) Remover, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or equivalent Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-011 (T57L-4621-B) ...

    Installation
    1. Position the side rail and install the bolts. 2. NOTE: Tighten the bottom bolt first. Connect the mounting bracket and install the bolts. 3. NOTE: Line up the marks in the number four bow. Tighten the bolt. 4. Connect the number two and number three ...

    Special Testing Procedures
    The special tests are designed to aid the technician in diagnosing the hydraulic and mechanical portion of the transmission. Engine Idle Speed Check Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis and testing of the eng ...