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:
Weld Nut Repair - Missing Weld Nut,
Restraints Control
Module (RCM)
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal
injury, the backup
power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or
side air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing,
replacing, ...
Piston - Ring End Gap
CAUTION: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to
the piston ring
or the cylinder bore.
CAUTION: Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.
NOTE: Cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and
out-of ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Road test.
Verify the customer's concern by performing a road test on a smooth
road.
2. Inspect tires.
Check the tire pressure with all normal loads in the vehicle and the
tires cold. For
additional information, refer to the vehicle certification ...

