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:
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the transmis ...
Vacuum Control Motor - Air Damper Door
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
3. Remove the vacuum control motor.
1. Remove the steel clip.
2. Loosen the nuts.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal proc ...
Transmission Control Switch
Removal
1. Remove the shifter top control panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the shifter bezel.
4. Remove the bulb from the bezel.
5. Disconnect the TCS connector.
6. CAUTION: Extra force may be needed to lift up on the handl ...

