How to remove and reinstall the flywheel/driveplate in 4.0L pushrod V6 engine on 2003 Ford Ranger?

Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then remove the transmission. If it's leaking, now would be a very good time to replace the front pump seal/O-ring for automatic transmissions. Remove the pressure plate and clutch disc for manual transmission equipped vehicles, and check or replace the clutch components and pilot bearing. Make alignment marks on the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft to ensure correct alignment during reinstallation. Remove the bolts that secure the flywheel/driveplate to the crankshaft, supporting the heavy manual transmission flywheel during removal; if the crankshaft turns, wedge a screwdriver through the starter opening to jam the flywheel. Carefully remove the flywheel/driveplate from the crankshaft, supporting it while removing the last bolt. Clean the flywheel to remove grease and oil, inspecting the surface for cracks, rivet grooves, burned areas, and score marks, with light scoring removable using emery cloth. Check for cracked and broken ring gear teeth, laying the flywheel on a flat surface to check for warpage with a straightedge. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the flywheel/driveplate and the crankshaft, replacing the crankshaft rear seal if it is leaking before reinstalling the flywheel/driveplate. Position the flywheel/driveplate against the crankshaft, aligning the marks made during removal, noting that some engines have an alignment dowel or staggered bolt holes for correct installation. Apply thread locking compound to the bolt threads before tightening them in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque, using a screwdriver through the starter motor opening to prevent the flywheel/driveplate from turning. The remainder of installation follows the reverse of the removal procedure.

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2003 Ford Ranger Automatic Transmission Flexplate Flywheel - 4.0L (AT)
Part Number: F77Z-6375-AA
$57.00 MSRP: $83.33
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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 2003 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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2003 Ford Ranger Flywheel Assembly
Part Number: 1L5Z-6375-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel Assy
- Manufacturer Note: SOHC-Manual Transmission
- Replaced by: 2L5Z-6375-AA
- Item Weight: 29.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 2.6 x 12.9 x 13.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1L5Z-6375-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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2003 Ford Ranger Flywheel Assembly
Part Number: 1L5Z-6375-CA
$44.78 MSRP: $64.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel Assy; Drive Plate, Flywheel
- Manufacturer Note: A/T
- Base No.: 6375
- Item Weight: 5.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 2.6 x 12.9 x 13.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1L5Z-6375-CA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L NA Petrol | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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2003 Ford Ranger Flywheel And Ring Gear Assembly
Part Number: 1L5Z-6375-BA
$225.60 MSRP: $333.33
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- Other Name: Flywheel And Ring Gear Assy; Drive Plate, Flywheel
- Manufacturer Note: Clutch dowels are F8CZ 6A328 AA, M/T
- Base No.: 6375
- Item Weight: 24.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 2.4 x 15.7 x 15.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1L5Z-6375-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L NA Petrol | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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2003 Ford Ranger Flywheel Assembly
Part Number: E69Z-6375-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel Assy; Drive Plate, Flywheel
- Manufacturer Note: A4LD A/T
- Base No.: 6375
- Item Weight: 5.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.3 x 14.2 x 13.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: E69Z-6375-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHV EFI | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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2003 Ford Ranger Flywheel Assembly
Part Number: F57Z-6375-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel Assy; Flywheel
- Manufacturer Note: M/T
- Base No.: 6375
- Item Weight: 9.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.0 x 1.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F57Z-6375-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHV EFI | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

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How to remove and reinstall the flywheel/driveplate in 4.0L pushrod V6 engine on 2003 Ford Ranger?
Posted by Fila T.
A:
Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then remove the transmission. If it's leaking, now would be a very good time to replace the front pump seal/O-ring for automatic transmissions. Remove the pressure plate and clutch disc for manual transmission equipped vehicles, and check or replace the clutch components and pilot bearing. Make alignment marks on the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft to ensure correct alignment during reinstallation. Remove the bolts that secure the flywheel/driveplate to the crankshaft, supporting the heavy manual transmission flywheel during removal; if the crankshaft turns, wedge a screwdriver through the starter opening to jam the flywheel. Carefully remove the flywheel/driveplate from the crankshaft, supporting it while removing the last bolt. Clean the flywheel to remove grease and oil, inspecting the surface for cracks, rivet grooves, burned areas, and score marks, with light scoring removable using emery cloth. Check for cracked and broken ring gear teeth, laying the flywheel on a flat surface to check for warpage with a straightedge. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the flywheel/driveplate and the crankshaft, replacing the crankshaft rear seal if it is leaking before reinstalling the flywheel/driveplate. Position the flywheel/driveplate against the crankshaft, aligning the marks made during removal, noting that some engines have an alignment dowel or staggered bolt holes for correct installation. Apply thread locking compound to the bolt threads before tightening them in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque, using a screwdriver through the starter motor opening to prevent the flywheel/driveplate from turning. The remainder of installation follows the reverse of the removal procedure.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist John / Jul 22, 2025