Crankshaft End Play
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Measure the crankshaft end play. 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 (6334) or crankshaft thrust main bearing (6337). Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article for the procedure.