Camry Solara SLEV6 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2000)
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.
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: If pulled out and installed at an angle, there is a possibility that the cylinder bore could be damaged.
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).
6. w/ TRAC: REMOVE 2 PISTONS AND SPRINGS
a. Push in the piston with a screwdriver, and remove the 2 straight pins by turning over the cylinder body.