2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Camshaft End Play —
Push Rod Engines 
1. Remove the valve tappets. Refer to the appropriate section in Group  303  for the procedure. 
2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Camshaft End Play —
OHC Engines 
1. Remove the roller followers. Refer to the appropriate section in Group  303  for the procedure. 
2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fi

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Camshaft —
Lobe Surface 
1. Inspect camshaft lobes for pitting or damage in the contact area. Minor pitting is acceptable  outside the contact area. 
�zIf excessive pitting or da

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Camshaft Lobe Lift 
1. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft intake/exhaust lobe lift.  �zRotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest indicator readin

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Camshaft Runout 
1. NOTE:  Camshaft journals must be within specifications before checking runout. 
Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure the camshaft runout.

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