Camry LE Sedan V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
4. Except w/ TRAC: Remove piston stopper bolt.
Using a screwdriver, push the pistons in all the way and remove the piston stopper bolt and gasket.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Torque: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
5. Except w/ TRAC: Remove 2 pistons and springs.
a. Push in the piston with a screwdriver and remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the No.1 piston and spring by hand, pulling straight out, not at an angle.
NOTICE:
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If pulled out and installed at an angle, there is a possibility that the cylinder bore could be damaged.
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At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
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Be careful not to damage the rubber lips on the pistons.
c. Place a rag and 2 wooden blocks on the work table, and lightly tap the cylinder flange against the block edges until the No.2 piston drops out
of the cylinder.
HINT: Make sure that the distance a) from the rag to the top of the blocks is at least 100 mm (3.94 inch).