Crankshaft Runout: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Use the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure the crankshaft runout.
- Refer to appropriate ENGINE article for the procedure.
- Rotate the crankshaft and subtract the lowest dial indicator reading from the highest dial indicator reading to figure the crankshaft runout. If it is out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to appropriate ENGINE article for the procedure.
NOTE:
Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking runout.