Crankshaft End Play
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SPECIAL TOOL CHART
| Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
- Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure crankshaft end play.
- Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
- Zero the indicator.
- Move the crankshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the crankshaft end play.
- If crankshaft end play exceeds specifications, install a new crankshaft thrust washer or crankshaft thrust main bearing. Refer to ENGINE - 5.4L (3V) -- F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUPS , ENGINE - 6.0L DIESEL -- F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUPS or ENGINE - 6.8L (3V) -- F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUPS for appropriate procedure.