Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Camshaft End Play - Push Rod Engines
Special Tool(s)
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Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
1. Remove the valve tappets. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft end play.
3. Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
4. Zero the indicator.
5. Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the camshaft end play.
- If the camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install a new
camshaft thrust plate.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking
camshaft journal clearance.
1. Remove the camsh ...
Camshaft End Play - OHC Engines
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. Remove the roller followers. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303
for the ...
Other materials:
Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor - 3.8L
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information
refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the cylinder head temperature sensor connector.
3. Remove the CHT sensor.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...
Installation
NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from
the disc can get into the oil pan and
oil and clog the oil bypass valve.
1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness.
2. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the sma ...
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
The ignition coil (12029), which is mounted on the upper intake manifold, can
be described as a coil
pack containing three separate coil units. Each coil unit is individually
controlled by the powertrain
control module (PCM) (12A650) through separate wire le ...
