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:
Transmission (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-025 (T75L-7025-C)
In ...
Engine coolant check
Checking the Engine Coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance Information.
Note: Make sure that the level is at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant res ...
Removal
1. Remove the rear exterior trim mouldings.
2. Remove the clips
3. Remove the 13 Torx screws and the seal compression panel.
4. Remove the staples.
5. Remove the staples from the number one bow.
6. Remove the rear rail weatherstrip retainers from ea ...
