Service and Repair Manual September 2016Engines48 GS-84 • GS-90 Part No. 1272222How to Ins tall the Fl ex PlateHow to Install the Flex Plate1 Install the flex plate onto the engine flywheelwith the raised spline towards the pump.2 Ford models: Torque the flex plate mountingbolts in sequence to 14 ft-lbs / 19 Nm.Deutz models: Torque the flex plate mountingbolts in sequence to 28 ft-lbs / 38 Nm.Component damage hazard. Tosecure the flex plate to engineflywheel, engine specificationsrequire that the fasteners betightened in a specific order andthat the torque used to tightenthe mounting fasteners beincreased gradually, or in steps.3 Ford models: Torque the flex plate mountingbolts in sequence to 20 ft-lbs / 27 Nm.Deutz models: Torque the flex plate mountingbolts in sequence to 40 ft-lbs / 54 Nm.Flex plate bolt torque sequence4 Install the pump coupler onto the pump shaftwith the set screw toward the pump. Leave theappropriate gap between coupler and pumpend plate for your engine.1 pump2 pump shaft3 coupler4 flex plate5 flywheel6 7/16 inch / 11 mm gap5 Apply Loctite® removable thread sealant tothe pump coupler set screw. Torque the setscrew to 61 ft-lbs / 83 Nm.6 Deutz models: Install the pump and bellhousing assembly. Torque the bell housingmounting bolts labeled "C" in sequence to28 ft-lbs / 38 Nm.Ford models: Install the pump and bellhousing assembly. Torque the bell housingmounting bolts labeled "A" and "B" insequence to 28 ft-lbs / 38 Nm and themounting bolts labeled "C" to 49 ft-lbs / 66 Nm.Component damage hazard.When installing the pump, do notforce the pump coupler into theflexplate or damage to the pumpshaft seal may occur.Component damage hazard. Donot force the drive pump duringinstallation or the flex plate teethmay become damaged.
