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:
Installation
1. Using the special tools, install the new intake valve stem seals.
2. Using the special tools, install the new exhaust valve stem seals.
3. Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the valve spring coils
to protect the intake
valve stem seal f ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Install the special tool.
5. Using the special tools, support the engine.
6. Raise and sup ...
Summer tires (if equipped)
Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer
tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the
tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, Ford do ...
