LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 460 (Engine System-General Information) >> General Procedures >> Camshaft End Play - OHC Engines

Camshaft End Play - OHC Engines

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
G03273425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft end play.
  2. Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder head.
  3. Zero the indicator.
  4. Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder head. Note and record the camshaft end play.
    • If camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install new camshaft and recheck end play. Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article.
    • If camshaft end play exceeds specification after camshaft installation, install a new cylinder head. Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article.
      Fig 2: Measuring Camshaft End Play - OHC Engines
      G03273426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals