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.
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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:
Dowels - Flywheel
Removal
1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel dowel holes or the
surface areas around the
flywheel dowel during removal.
Remove the flywheel dowels by using a drift pin where the flywheel dowel is
installed in an open
hole and a pair of lockin ...
Pump - CII
Special Tool(s)
Teflon Seal Replacer Set
211D027 (D90P-3517-A) or
equivalent
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the power steering hose. Remove and discard the seal ring.
2. Disconnect the power steering hose.
3. Remove the pulley.
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Acceleration Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system
to duplicate the
condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical concerns apply:
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
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