Camshaft Runout
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL CHART
| Dial Indicator with Bracketry 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
- Use the special tool to measure the camshaft runout.
- Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest indicator reading from the highest indicator reading.
- For additional information, refer to the specifications in the appropriate ENGINE article.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article for the procedure.
NOTE:
Camshaft journals must be within specifications before checking runout.