Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 the brush length is less than the minimum, replace the generator brush holder assembly.
- Inspect generator rotor assembly
- Check the resistance.
- Measure the resistance between the slip rings.
Standard resistance: 2.3 To 2.7 ٠at 20°c (68°f)
If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.
- Measure the resistance between the slip ring and rotor core.
Standard resistance:
1 m
or higher
If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.
- Check the slip ring diameter.
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the slip ring diameter.
Standard diameter: 14.2 To 14.4 Mm (0.559 To 0.567 In.)
Minimum diameter: 14 mm (0.551 In.)
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the generator rotor assembly.
- Check the appearance.
- Check that the bearing is not rough or worn.
Ok: the bearing rotates smoothly.
If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.
- Inspect generator drive end frame bearing
- Check that the bearing is not rough or worn.
Ok: the bearing rotates smoothly.
If the bearing does not rotate smoothly, replace the bearing.
- Inspect generator pulley with clutch
- Hold the center of the pulley, and confirm that the
outer ring turns counterclockwise and does not turn
clockwise.
If the result is not as specified, replace the generator pulley with clutch.
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.
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Replacement
Replace generator drive end frame bearing
Remove the 4 screws and bearing retainer.
Using sst and a hammer, tap out the bearing.
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For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter caution:
If a large amount of unburned gasoline or gasoline
vapors flow into the converter, it may cause
overheating and create a fire hazard. To prevent this,
observe the following precautions.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
Avoid idling the engine for more than 20 minutes.
Avoid performing unnecess ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspections
before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing
weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
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