Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Camshaft Runout
Special Tool(s)
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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 a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure the camshaft runout.
- Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest indicator reading from the highest indicator reading.
- For additional information, refer to the specification chart in the appropriate engine section.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal -Diameter
1. Measure each of the crankshaft main bearing journal diameters in at least two directions.
- 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.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal -Taper
1. Measure each of the crankshaft main bearing journal diameters in at least two directions at each end of the main bearing journal.
- 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 Lobe Lift
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft
intake/exhaust ...
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal - Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications
before checking journal
clearance.
1. Remove th ...
Other materials:
Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Draining
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or when the
cooling syst ...
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company.
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Tracer Dye Leak Detection
Special Tool(s)
120 Watt 110 Volt UV Lamp
20C
164-R0721 or equivalent
NOTE: Ford Motor Company vehicles are produced with a permanent leak
tracer dye incorporated into
the A/C system. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright
ye ...

