Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Output Shaft: Testing and Inspection
1. Check output and fifth gear drive shaft for runout by mounting the output and fifth gear drive shaft between V-blocks and applying Dial Indicator
with Bracketry TOOL-4201-C or equivalent to several places along output and fifth gear drive shaft. The standard reading of the indicator for
runout should be less than 0.05 mm (0.002 inch). If runout exceeds 0.05 mm (0.002 inch), replace output and fifth gear drive shaft.
2. Replace output and fifth gear drive shaft if splines are damaged. If needle bearing surface on the bearing journal is damaged, replace the output
and fifth gear drive shaft.
