Crankshaft RUNOUT
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture | 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
- Use the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure the crankshaft runout.
- Rotate the crankshaft and subtract the lowest Dial Indicator reading from the highest Dial Indicator reading to figure the crankshaft runout.
NOTE:
Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking runout.