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:
Engine Cooling (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSS-M97B51-A1
(yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is
present in ...
Engine Cooling (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
Pressure Tester
014-R1072 or equivalent
73III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Electrical
Central junction box (CJB) Fuse 31 (5A)
Damaged wiring harness
Loose or corroded connections
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