Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method
Special Tool(s)
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Plastigage 303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or equivalent |
NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking camshaft journal clearance.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap and lay Plastigage across the surface. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
2. NOTE: Do not turn the camshaft while carrying out this procedure.
Position the camshaft bearing cap and install the bolts. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
3. Use Plastigage to verify the camshaft journal clearance.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
Push Rods - Inspection
1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods.
Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or
excessive wear. Install new
push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate se ...
Camshaft End Play - Push Rod Engines
Special Tool(s)
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 pr ...
Other materials:
Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Valve Tube - Cobra
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the EGR valve. For addditional information, refer to Exhaust
Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Valve-Cobra in this section.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Disconnect the exhaust manifold to EGR valve ...
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
• You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel fr ...
Final disassembly
32. If not done previously, remove the bolts.
33. CAUTION: Do not damage the bolt hole threads.
If not done previously, insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the
differential ring gear.
34. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearin ...
