flywheel (Flex plate)

[xgenralxleex01x]

has anybody had problems with their flywheel or ever changed one on a 4.0?

 

[srteach]

Changing a flywheel on a 4.0 isn't a problem ... after you get the transmission off. there is only 6 bolts that hold it on.

What problems are you having?

 

[Mac]

Just guessing but can't get the new one on? Six bolts but only going on in the right orientation, bolt holes not all equally spaced.
DAve

 

[xgenralxleex01x]

im just trying to figure out whats wrong with it. i replaced the starter, its still grinding i did get it started and it was chirping. i drove it around and then it was like the transmition was slipping. it wouldnt move and now it wont even turn over the serpentine belt aint even moving. i need help.

 

[xgenralxleex01x]

i took the starter off and can move the flywheel with my hand.

 

[RobbieD]

Sounds like your flywheel (or "flexplate") has busted out where it bolts to the crank.

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

yep, thats what it sounds like, cracked casting in the center of the flywheel.

 

[xgenralxleex01x]

but the torqe conv and fly wheel will not come off, and the t.c is stil bolted to the flexplate.

 

[RobbieD]

The center of the flexplate bolts to the crankshaft; that's where they commonly break.

 

[xgenralxleex01x]

im thinking its either that or the crankshaft. thanx keep on posting give me more ideas

 

[AllanD]

Changing a flywheel on a 4.0 isn't a problem ... after you get the transmission off. there is only 6 bolts that hold it on.

What problems are you having?

Actually mid-year 1997-up it has EIGHT flywheel bolts with E-torx heads.

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[xgenralxleex01x]

it was the flywheel

 

[RobbieD]

Thanks for letting us know, and good luck getting it fixed.

 

[xgenralxleex01x]

thanks guys i got her running and cranking but it wont shift into 2,3,4 but i can put it in 1st and 2nd and D and overd etc. and their is a vacume line on top i cant figure out where it gose. can someone post a pic of their tranny.

 

[fordmandan87]

it goes to the vacuume modulator on the side of the tranny thats where it goes