How should the crankshaft be removed on Ford Thunderbird?

The crankshaft can only be removed after the engine has been taken out of the vehicle, assuming that the flywheel or driveplate, vibration damper, timing chain, oil pan, oil pump, and piston/connecting rod assemblies have already been detached. Before removal, check the endplay by mounting a dial indicator with the stem aligned with the crankshaft and touching one of the crank throws. Push the crankshaft to the rear and zero the dial indicator, then pry it to the front and check the reading; the distance moved indicates the endplay. If it exceeds specifications, inspect the crankshaft thrust surfaces for wear, and if no wear is found, new main bearings should resolve the issue. If a dial indicator is unavailable, feeler gauges can be used by pushing the crankshaft to the front and slipping the gauges between it and the thrust main bearing to measure clearance. Check the main bearing caps for markings indicating their locations, ensuring they are numbered consecutively from front to rear; if not, mark them with number stamping dies or a center punch near one of the bolt heads. Main bearing caps typically have a cast-in arrow pointing to the front of the engine. Loosen each cap bolt a quarter turn at a time until they can be removed by hand, gently tapping the caps with a soft-face hammer if needed, and using the bolts as levers to avoid dropping the bearing inserts. Carefully lift the crankshaft out, ideally with assistance due to its weight, and with the bearing inserts in place, return the caps to their original locations on the engine block and tighten the bolts finger tight. It is important not to refinish the crankshaft journals beyond 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) to prevent fatigue failure, and for supercharged engines, do not refinish the crankshaft at all as the journals are already undersized by 0.010 in.

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Ford Thunderbird Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: E8TZ6303AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Assy; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Kit - Remanufactured Crankshaft
Part Number: E9DZ-6V303-BRM
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: exc SC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1993 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Kit - Remanufactured Crankshaft
Part Number: E9SZ-6V303-BRM
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Use with E9SZ-6B321-C and E9SZ-6375-D(M/T) or E9SZ-6375-C(A/T), SC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: F1AZ-6303-AARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Incl. machined .25mm U/S crankshaft with matched Tang type brgs.-If tangless #5 brg is reqd use F1AZ-6333-GA
- Replaced by: F1AZ-6303-ARM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: F1AZ-6303-ARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Assy; Crankshaft
- Replaces: F1AZ-6303-AARM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Kit - Remanufactured Crankshaft
Part Number: F1SZ-6V303-ARM
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: SC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Kit - Remanufactured
Part Number: F4SZ-6303-A
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Incl. 6701 seal-If not avail refer to FAR's
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT 4R70W, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Kit - Remanufactured Crankshaft
Part Number: F4SZ-6V303-ARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft
- Manufacturer Note: exc SC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT 4R70W, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Kit - Remanufactured Crankshaft
Part Number: F4SZ-6V303-BRM
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: SC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT 4R70W, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: F4ZZ-6303-AARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Service only kit-.020" U/S
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: F4ZZ-6303-ARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Assy; Crankshaft, Crankshaft Gear
- Manufacturer Note: Service only kit,.020" U/S
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: F6ZZ-6303-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: CRANKSHAFT ASY
- Manufacturer Note: INCL. 6701 SEAL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT 4R70W
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Ford Thunderbird Kit - Remanufactured Crankshaft
Part Number: F6ZZ-6V303-AARM
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT 4R70W

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Ford Thunderbird Crankshaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How should the crankshaft be removed on Ford Thunderbird?
A: The crankshaft can only be removed after the engine has been taken out of the vehicle, assuming that the flywheel or driveplate, vibration damper, timing chain, oil pan, oil pump, and piston/connecting rod assemblies have already been detached. Before removal, check the endplay by mounting a dial indicator with the stem aligned with the crankshaft and touching one of the crank throws. Push the crankshaft to the rear and zero the dial indicator, then pry it to the front and check the reading; the distance moved indicates the endplay. If it exceeds specifications, inspect the crankshaft thrust surfaces for wear, and if no wear is found, new main bearings should resolve the issue. If a dial indicator is unavailable, feeler gauges can be used by pushing the crankshaft to the front and slipping the gauges between it and the thrust main bearing to measure clearance. Check the main bearing caps for markings indicating their locations, ensuring they are numbered consecutively from front to rear; if not, mark them with number stamping dies or a center punch near one of the bolt heads. Main bearing caps typically have a cast-in arrow pointing to the front of the engine. Loosen each cap bolt a quarter turn at a time until they can be removed by hand, gently tapping the caps with a soft-face hammer if needed, and using the bolts as levers to avoid dropping the bearing inserts. Carefully lift the crankshaft out, ideally with assistance due to its weight, and with the bearing inserts in place, return the caps to their original locations on the engine block and tighten the bolts finger tight. It is important not to refinish the crankshaft journals beyond 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) to prevent fatigue failure, and for supercharged engines, do not refinish the crankshaft at all as the journals are already undersized by 0.010 in.