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Crankshaft End Play

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
NOTE: Refer to ENGINE - 2.3L , ENGINE - 2.3L HYBRID or ENGINE - 3.0L (4V) for the specification.
  1. Install the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture.
  2. Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
  3. Zero the Dial Indicator Gauge.
  4. Move the crankshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the crankshaft end play.
  5. Fig 1: Identifying Dial Indicator Gauge
    GF0040869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.