Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Crankshaft End Play
Special Tool(s)
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Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
1. Measure the crankshaft end play. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure crankshaft end play.
2. Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
3. Zero the indicator.
4. Move the crankshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the crankshaft end play.
- If crankshaft end play exceeds specifications, install a new crankshaft thrust washer (6334) or crankshaft thrust main bearing (6337). Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal - Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications
before checking journal
clearance.
1. Remove th ...
Crankshaft Runout
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within
specifications before checki ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive
pinion gear
through several revolutions prio ...
Cylinder Heads (Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Installer, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal
303-335 (T88T-6701-A)
Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D9 ...
Axle information
Traction-Lokâ„¢ Axle (If Equipped)
This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when
one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the
Traction-Lokâ„¢ axle functions like a standard rear axle.
Extended use of other ...

