Toyota RAV4 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.
Sst 09950-60010 (09951-00250), 09950-70010
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Other materials:
Removal
Discharge fuel system pressure (see page
fu-9)
Drain coolant (see page co-6)
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 pretensioner activation ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the tire pressure
warning system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.
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Changing wheels/tires
General information
When using run-flat tires or a flat tire kit, a wheel
does not always need to be changed immediately
when there is a loss of tire inflation pressure
due to a flat tire.
If needed, the tools for changing wheels are
available as accessories from a dealer's service
center or anothe ...
