Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Flexplate

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the transmission.

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

Flexplate

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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