Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Disassembly
- Remove generator pulley with clutch
- Remove the cap from the pulley.
- Using a screwdriver, puncture the center of the cap and pry it off.
Notice:
Do not reuse the cap.
- Install sst to the pulley and vise as shown in the illustration.
Sst 09820-63020
- Mount sst (a) in a vise.
- Turn sst (b) clockwise to loosen the pulley.
- Remove the pulley.
- Remove generator brush holder assembly
- Remove the 3 nuts and generator rear end cover.
- Remove the terminal insulator.
- Remove the 2 screws and generator brush holder.
- Remove generator rotor assembly
- Remove the bolt and cord clip.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Using sst, remove the coil.
Sst 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04071, 09957-04010)
- Remove the washer.
- Remove the generator rotor.
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 generator brush holder assembly
Using a vernier caliper, measure the brush length.
Standard length:
9.5 To 11.5 Mm (0.374 To 0.453 In.)
Minimum length:
4.5 Mm (0.177 In.)
If th ...
Other materials:
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
Right turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
â– Turn signals can be operat ...
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
â– Driving
1. With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D.
2. Release the parking brake.
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parking brake will be
released automatically.
3. Gradually re ...
Rear axle hub and bearing
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Remove rear wheel
Disconnect rear drive shaft assembly lh
(for 4wd)
Disconnect the drive shaft (see page ds-69).
Remove rear disc brake cylinder assembly
lh (see page br-55)
Remove rear disc (see page br-57)
Check bearing backlash a ...
