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ENGINE MECHANICAL
CYLINDER BLOCK (2AZ–FE)
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Author:
Date:
2002 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL (RM881U)
5.
REMOVE PISTON RING SET
(a)
Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 compression
rings.
(b)
Remove the 2 side rails and oil ring by hand.
6.
REMOVE PISTON PIN HOLE SNAP RING
(a)
Using a small screwdriver, pry out the 2 snap rings.
7.
REMOVE PISTON
(a)
Gradually heat the piston to 80 – 90
C (176 – 194
F).
(b)
Using a plastic–faced hammer and brass bar, lightly tap
out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
HINT:
The piston and pin are a matched set.
Arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods and
bearings in the correct order.
8.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
(a)
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
prying the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.040 – 0.240 mm (0.0016 – 0.0094 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
(b)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace
the thrust washers as a set.
Thrust washer thickness:
1.930 – 1.980 mm (0.0760 – 0.0780 in.)
