Remove Piston Ring Set; Remove Piston Pin Hole Snap Ring; Remove Piston; Inspect Crankshaft Thrust Clearance - Toyota 2002 Camry Service Manual

2002 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL (RM881U)
ENGINE MECHANICAL –
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.
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6.

REMOVE PISTON PIN HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using a small screwdriver, pry out the 2 snap rings.
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7.

REMOVE PISTON

Gradually heat the piston to 80 – 90 _C (176 – 194 _F).
(a)
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(b) Using a plastic–faced hammer and brass bar, lightly tap
out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
HINT:
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The piston and pin are a matched set.
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Arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods and
bearings in the correct order.
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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:
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1.930 – 1.980 mm (0.0760 – 0.0780 in.)
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