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:
Weld Nut Repair - Missing Weld Nut,
Restraints Control
Module (RCM)
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal
injury, the backup
power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or
side air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing,
replacing, ...
Bearings - Inspection
NOTE: If any of the following conditions exist, install a new
bearing.
1. Inspect the bearing for a bent cage.
2. Inspect bearings for galling (metal smears on roller ends).
Galling is caused by overheating, poor lubrication or an overload
situatio ...
Rear Spoiler
Removal and Installation
1. Open the luggage compartment lid.
2. Disconnect the high mounted stoplamp electrical connector.
3. Remove the screws and the nuts.
4. CAUTION: Use care not damge the pin-type retainers and pin-type
retainer seals
during re ...

