Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal - Clearance
Special Tool(s)
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Plastigage 303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or equivalent |
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance.
1. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps and crankshaft main bearing.
2. Lay a piece of Plastigage across the face of each crankshaft main bearing surface.

3. NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft while carrying out this procedure.
Install and remove the crankshaft main bearing cap.
4. Verify the crankshaft journal clearance.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Camshaft Runout
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. NOTE: Camshaft journals must be within specifications before
checking runout.
Use ...
Crankshaft End Play
Special Tool(s)
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 t ...
Other materials:
Caliper (Disassembly and Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster
206-026 (T87P-2588-A)
Rear Caliper Spring
Compressor Set
206-S027 (T87P-2588-B)
Disassembly
1. Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552). For additional
information, refer to Caliper i ...
Installation
1. Make sure the anti-rattle spring is correctly positioned in the
caliper.
2. CAUTION: Make sure guide pin boots are correctly seated or damage to
guide pins
can occur.
Install the disc brake caliper.
1. Hold the guide pins stationary.
2. Inst ...
Principles of Operation
NOTE: A new instrument cluster must be reconfigured. Refer to
Section.
The instrument cluster is a hybrid electronic cluster (HEC). The
instrument cluster uses both hardwired
and the standard corporate protocol (SCP) communication network to transmit
a ...

