Taurus V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 FI Flex Fuel (1997)
Crankshaft: Testing and Inspection
Cleaning and Inspection
CLEANING
Clean the crankshaft (6303) with hot or cold commercial tank solutions, solvents and brushing, or by steam cleaning. Be sure to clean the drilled
oil passages that connect the main and connecting journals.
INSPECTION
After cleaning, the crankshaft must be inspected to determine if it should be reused, reconditioned, or replaced. If the crankshaft has been
subjected to or will be subjected to high-stress operation, consider a magnetic inspection of the crankshaft for cracks that cannot be seen with the
eye. This service is available through most automotive machine shops.
