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2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0L
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Flexplate
WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Special Tool(s)
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the automatic transmission. REFER to Transmission .
3. Install 303-103 (T74P-6375-A) and remove the 6 bolts and the flexplate.
- Discard the bolts.
Installation
1. NOTE: Special bolts are used for installation. Do not use standard bolts.
Install the flexplate, the 6 new bolts and the 303-103 (T74P-6375-A).
- Tighten in the sequence shown in 3 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
2. Install the automatic transmission. REFER to Transmission .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.