Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Crankshaft Runout

Special Tool(s)

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 Runout

    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:

    Trailer towing
    WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural ...

    Pinpoint Tests - OSC Equipped Vehicles
    Special Tool(s) Breakout Box, EEC-V Control System 418-049 (T94L-50-EEC-V) or equivalent MLP-TR Cable 418-F107 (007-00111) or equivalent Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224 New Generation STAR (NGS) T ...

    Axle Housing Casting Porosity (Holes in Casting) Repair
    CAUTION: To keep the axle's sound characteristics, do not disassemble the carrier. NOTE: Casting porosity is a condition where occasionally gas bubbles will form during the casting process leaving small pockets in the metal that will cause the axle housing t ...