2014 Mustang Workshop Manual

SECTION 303-01B: Engine — 5.0L (4V)	2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR	Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Flexplate

Special Tool(s)
	Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

Removal and Installation

Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 307-01 .

NOTE: The flexplate bolts are torque-to-yield design and are not reusable.
Remove the 8 bolts and the flexplate.
- Discard the bolts.
- To install, tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
  - Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  - Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.