2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL – ENGINE UNIT
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(b) Uniformly loosen the 16 bearing cap bolts, in
several steps and in the sequence shown in the
illustration.
(c) Using a screwdriver, pry out the main bearing caps.
Remove the 4 main bearing caps and lower
bearings.
NOTICE:
• Push up on the cap little by little, from the
right and left side alternately so that the cap
can be removed.
• Be careful not to damage the joint surface of
the cylinder block and the main bearing cap.
(d) Remove the crankshaft.
66. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT BEARING
HINT:
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
67. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT THRUST WASHER SET
(a) Remove the upper bearings and upper thrust
washers from the cylinder block.
68. REMOVE PISTON RING SET
(a) Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2
compression rings.
(b) Remove the oil ring expander and 2 side rails by
hand.
HINT:
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
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Joint Surface
Protective Tape
Bearing Cap
Cylinder
Block
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Piston Ring
Expander
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