Flexplate torque specifications needed?

2003 FORD F-150
185,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD
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DONLPIERCE
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I just replaced my flex plate and am looking for the correct torque specifications. The stuff I am finding online is contradictory. I need the Flex plate to crank and the torque converter to flex plate torques. Thank you in advance. 4r70w transmission.
Aug 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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STEVE W.
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These are the flex to crank in the image with the pattern. The converter nuts have a wide range; I tend to go in the middle so 30 lbft on them.
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Aug 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Thanks Steve. This is where the controversy is. Some information states the torque for the flex plate to crank should be between 75-85 Ft lbs. This is a significant difference from 59 Ft lbs.
Aug 8, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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STEVE W.
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That tends to be why I look up the current info on the vehicle. I've seen a lot of wrong info out there. Some is the result of carry over. IE - "The 5.4 in 1985 used this spec so it should apply to my 2025 as well as they are both 5.4" When the newer engine has more bolts and uses a different design thread. Or you get the folks you think "Tighter is always better" My policy with flywheel and flex bolts is to use the middle if a range is specified and use Loctite on all of them if there is no factory thread lock on them.
Aug 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM