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8 bolt or 6 bolt flywheel
This info will help to determine when Camry start using 8 bolt crank; CRANKSHAFT CAUTION Crankshaft Caution On Toyota 2.0L 3S-FE EnginesAERA members report that the number of bolt holes used to retain the flexplate or flywheel has increased from 6 to 8 bolts on Toyota 2.0L 3S-FE engines.Toyota Motor Company indicates the crankshaft change occurred with engine numbers 3S-6191706 and 3S-1039856 in May, 1989. New or previous style crankshafts can be installed as long as the appropriate flexplate or flywheel is used.The torque for flexplate/flywheel retaining bolts remains the same vehicles with automatic transmissions require 61 lbs.ft. Vehicles with manual transmissions require 65-72 lbs.ft. except the 4WD Celica, which requires 80 lbs.ft. of torque. Seal the flexplate/flywheel bolts with LoctiteR or equivalent beforeinstallation. The AERA Technical Committee
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