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:
Supercharger Belt Tensioner
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
2. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
3. Remove the bolts and the supercharger belt tensioner.
4. To install, reverse the removal proced ...
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to
make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle
and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts.
Replace if necessary. All vehicle ...
Transmission Cooling
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap under any conditions while the engine
is
operating. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury
and/or damage to
the cooling system or engine. To avoid having scaldin ...
