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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012MUSTANG V8-5.4L SCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINFLYWHEELSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
2012 Ford Mustang V8-5.4L SC
Removal and Replacement
2012 Ford Mustang V8-5.4L SCSECTION Removal and Replacement
Flywheel
Removal
1. Remove the clutch.
2. Remove the 8 flywheel bolts.
3. NOTICE: The flywheel is a press fit on the crankshaft pilot. Do not use screwdrivers or prybars to remove the flywheel or damage to the flywheel or engine may occur.
Remove the flywheel.
- Install 2 of the removed flywheel bolts in the 2 holes shown on the flywheel flange.
- Tighten the 2 bolts evenly to push the flywheel off the crankshaft pilot.
Installation
1. Position the flywheel on the crankshaft pilot and start the 8 flywheel bolts.
2. Tighten the flywheel bolts evenly in the sequence shown to fully seat the flywheel on the crankshaft pilot.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
3. Install the clutch.
4. After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.
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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.