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:

    Register - LH
    Removal 1. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover bolts. 2. Unsnap and remove the instrument panel steering column cover. 3. Remove the bolts and the steering column reinforcement. 4. Remove the screws. 5. Remove the register. Installation ...

    Degas Bottle - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
    Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant from the degas bottle only. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section. 2. Disconnect the radiator vent hose. 3. Remove the degas bottle return hos ...

    Cable Adjustment
    1. NOTE: Make sure that the range selector lever is tight against the rearward overdrive stop. Place the transmission range selector lever in the overdrive position. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. ...