Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Disassembly
- Remove magnetic switch assembly
- Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from the magnetic switch.
- Remove the 2 screws holding the magnetic switch to the starter drive housing.
- Remove the magnetic switch.
- Remove the return spring and plunger from the starter drive housing.
- Remove starter yoke assembly
- Remove the 2 through-bolts, and pull out the starter yoke together with the commutator end frame.
- Remove the starter yoke from the commutator end frame.
- Remove starter armature plate
- Remove the armature plate from the starter yoke.
- Remove starter commutator end frame cover
- Using a screwdriver, pry out the commutator end frame cover.
- Remove starter armature assembly
- Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and plate washer.
- Remove the armature from the commutator end frame.
- Remove planetary gear
- Remove the 3 planetary gears from the starter drive housing.
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt preten ...
Inspection
Inspect starter assembly
Notice:
These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds
to avoid burning out the coil.
Perform the pull-in test.
Disconnect the lead wire from terminal c ...
Other materials:
List of storage features
Glove box
Bottle holders
Console box
Cup holders
Storage boxes
Caution
Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as
this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
Glasses may b ...
Rear wheel alignment
adjustment
Inspect tire
Inspect the tire (see page tw-1).
Measure vehicle height
Measure the vehicle height (see page sp-3).
Inspect toe-in
Standard toe-in
If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the
suspension parts and replace them if necessar ...
Horn system
Parts location
System diagram
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by c ...