What is the flywheel removal and installation procedure in the 5.0L V8 engine on 1998 Ford Explorer?

The drive plate procedure is virtually the same for the 5.0L V8 as for the other engines in the covered models. The original flywheel bolts are coated with Teflon thread sealant. If reusing the original bolts, clean the bolt threads and the crankshaft bolt holes, then apply Teflon thread sealant to the bolt threads. New bolts come already coated with sealant, so there is no need to apply sealant to them.

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1998 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Flexplate Flywheel - 4.0L (AT)
Part Number: F77Z-6375-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Plate, Flywheel
- Manufacturer Note: 8 Mounting holes, A/T
- Base No.: 6375
- Item Weight: 9.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 17.3 x 17.7 x 4.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F77Z-6375-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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1998 Ford Explorer Flywheel Assembly
Part Number: E2AZ-6375-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel Assy; Drive Plate, Flywheel
- Base No.: 6375
- Item Weight: 7.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 1.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: E2AZ-6375-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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1998 Ford Explorer Flywheel Assembly
Part Number: F77Z-6375-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel Assy; Flywheel
- Manufacturer Note: 8 Mounting holes, M/T OHV
- Base No.: 6375
- Item Weight: 20.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.1 x 1.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F77Z-6375-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT

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1998 Ford Explorer Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Q:
What is the flywheel removal and installation procedure in the 5.0L V8 engine on 1998 Ford Explorer?
Posted by Hendrix M.
A:
The drive plate procedure is virtually the same for the 5.0L V8 as for the other engines in the covered models. The original flywheel bolts are coated with Teflon thread sealant. If reusing the original bolts, clean the bolt threads and the crankshaft bolt holes, then apply Teflon thread sealant to the bolt threads. New bolts come already coated with sealant, so there is no need to apply sealant to them.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Don / Jul 4, 2025