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:
Headlight relay
On-vehicle inspection
Remove headlight relay
Remove the headlight relay from the engine room
no. 2 Relay block.
Measure the resistance of the relay.
Standard resistance
If result is not as specified, replace the relay. ...
Replacement
Replace timing chain cover oil seal
Hint:
There are 2 methods to replace the oil seal.
If the timing chain cover is removed from the
cylinder block:
Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the
oil seal.
Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new
oil seal.
Notice:
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Installation
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
When replacing the clip, heat the clip and body using a
heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the clip and vehicle body excessively.
Replace roof dri ...