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Camshaft Runout

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
    NOTE: Camshaft journals must be within specifications before checking runout.
  1. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 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 specification chart in the appropriate engine article.
    • If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the ENGINE article for the procedure.
Fig 1: Measuring Camshaft Runout
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