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

A36647
A13478
A01178
A01179
A36645
–ENGINE MECHANICAL CYLINDER BLOCK (2AZ–FE)
14–121
1645Author: 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.)