Flex plate torque specs needed?

2016 FORD F-150
190,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FABELNM
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What's the torque spec for the flex plate to crankshaft bolts?
Mar 11, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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STRAILER
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Sure, this bolt is torqued to yield and are not re-usable. Flex plate torque specs.

Install the flexplace and the bolts.
Torque:
Stage 1: 20 Nm
Stage 2: 60°

Here is the tightening sequence. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Mar 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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FABELNM
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Thank you very much.
Mar 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Mar 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM