Ford Focus Service Manual: Flexplate - Engine - 2.0L
Special Tool(s)
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Holding Tool, Flywheel 303-103 (T74P-8375-A) |
Removal
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
- Remove the transaxle. For additional information, refer to Section 307-01.
- Install the Flywheel Holding Tool and remove the 6 flexplate bolts and the flexplate. Discard the bolts.
Installation
- NOTE:
Special bolts are used for installation. Do not use standard bolts.
Install the flexplate.
- Install the Flywheel Holding Tool.
- Tighten the new bolts in the sequence shown in 3 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (50 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
- Install the transaxle. For additional information, refer to Section 307-01.
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Flexplate Inspection - Engine System
Inspect the flexplate for:
any cracks.
worn ring gear teeth.
chipped or cracked ring gear teeth.
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