Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Crankshaft Runout
Special Tool(s)
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Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
1. NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking runout.
Use the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure the crankshaft runout.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
- Rotate the crankshaft and subtract the lowest dial indicator reading from the highest dial indicator reading to figure the crankshaft runout. If it is out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

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 ...
Crankshaft - Connecting Rod Journal Taper, Out of Round
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in two
directions perpendicular to one
another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the
measurements from
one e ...
Other materials:
Accelerator Cable Bracket - 4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body and the bracket.
For additional
information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the
throttle body full open
and align ...
System Air Flow Description
MAX A/C
When MAX A/C is selected:
The air inlet door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum, closing
off outside air and admitting
only recirculated air.
The panel/defrost door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum and
the panel/floor door vacu ...
Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
Straight Edge
303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or
equivalent
1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for
warping with a feeler
gauge.
Bearing -Inspection
1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. P ...

