Camshaft Runout

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Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture	100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent

NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Engine article for the specification.

NOTE: Camshaft journals must be within specifications before checking runout.

Using the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture, measure the camshaft runout.
- Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest indicator reading from the highest indicator reading.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (100-002)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.