Toyota 2002 Camry - Install Connecting Rod Bearing

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90
Engine Front
Paint
Mark
A50671
Claw
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Front Mark
Front
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–ENGINE MECHANICAL CYLINDER BLOCK (2AZ–FE)
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2002 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL (RM881U)
(e) Tighten the blots in several passes, in the sequence
shown, by the specified torque.
Torque: 20 N⋅m (204 kgf⋅cm, 15 ft⋅lbf)
(f) Tighten the bolts in several passes, in the sequence
shown, by the specified torque.
Torque: 40 N⋅m (408 kgf⋅cm, 29 ft⋅lbf)
(g) Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
(h) Retighten the bearing cap bolts by 90 in the numerical
order shown.
(i) Check that the painted mark is now at a 90 angle to the
front.
(j) Check the crankshaft turns smoothly.
36. INSTALL CONNECTING ROD BEARING
(a) Align the bearing claw with the groove of the connecting
rod or connecting cap.
NOTICE:
Clean the back side of the bearing and the bearing surface
of the bearing cap and let not stick the oils and fats.
37. INSTALL PISTON
NOTICE:
The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progres-
sive steps.
(a) Apply engine oil to the cylinder walls, the pistons, and the
surfaces of connecting rod bearings.
(b) Check the position of the piston ring ends.
(c) Using a piston ring compressor, push the correctly num-
bered piston and connecting rod assemblies into each
cylinder with the front mark of the piston facing forward.
NOTICE:
Match the numbered connecting rod cap with the connect-
ing rod.