MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2015–2017 source collection · Additional coverage

Balance Shaft Backlash

Engine - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW & 314PS)

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cylinder block to avoid interference between the crankshaft drive gear and the balancer unit driven gear.

Balance Shaft Backlash — original illustration 1, reference 4573Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

7. Install the bolts and tighten.

Torque:

Stage 1: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Stage 2: 31 lb.ft (42 Nm)

Balance Shaft Backlash — original illustration 2, reference 4573Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

8. Remove the special tool and rotate the crankshaft to confirm that there are no meshing problems between the balancer unit gear and the crankshaft gear.

Use Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.

Ford_Mustang_all_2015-2017.pdf · source reference 4573

Original technical text and illustrations, formatted as HTML. Follow the engine, transmission, equipment, model and year specified in the source. Import and layout checks do not establish applicability to every 2015–2017 Mustang. About this collection.