Valve Clearance Adjustment — Engine - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW & 314PS) · Reference 4579

Position the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture (1) on the Allen wrench 80 mm (3.149 in) above the driven gear shaft center (2) on the balancer unit.

Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and measure the backlash at all of the following 6 positions: 10 degrees, 30 degrees, 100 degrees, 190 degrees, 210 degrees and 280 degrees.

If the backlash exceeds the specified range of 0.040 to 0.140 mm (0.00157 to 0.0055 in), install a new balancer unit and repeat the procedure.

Valve Clearance Adjustment — original illustration 1, reference 4579Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

GENERAL PROCEDURES > VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Feeler Gauge

Check

1. Remove the valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover .

2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS).

NOTE: Turn the engine clockwise only, and only use the crankshaft bolt.

Ford_Mustang_all_2015-2017.pdf · source reference 4579

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