Toyota 2002 Camry - Remove Piston Sub-Assy W;Connecting Rod

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Engine Front
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–ENGINE MECHANICAL CYLINDER BLOCK (2AZ–FE)
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2002 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL (RM881U)
(i) Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
(j) Retighten the cap bolts by 90 as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the crankshaft.
(k) Remove the 2 bolts, connecting rod cap and lower bear-
ing.
(l) Measure the plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
0.024 – 0.048 mm (0.0009 – 0.0019 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
NOTICE:
Completely remove the plastigage.
(m) If replacing a bearing, replace it with one having the same
number as marked on the connecting rod. There are 3
sizes of standard bearings, marked ”1”, ”2” and ”3” ac-
cordingly.
HINT:
Standard bearing center wall thickness.
Mark 1 1.485 – 1.488 mm (0.0585 – 0.0586 in.)
Mark 2 1.488 – 1.491 mm (0.0586 – 0.0587 in.)
Mark 3 1.491 – 1.494 mm (0.0587 – 0.0588 in.)
3. REMOVE PISTON SUB–ASSY W/CONNECTING ROD
(a) Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top
of the cylinder.
(b) Push the piston, connecting rod assembly and upper
bearing through the top of the cylinder block.
HINT:
 Keep the bearing, connecting rod and cap together.
 Arrange the piston and connecting rod assemblies in the
correct order.
4. REMOVE CONNECTING ROD BEARING