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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Emission inspection
and maintenance (i/m)
programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include obd (on board diagnostics) checks. The obd system
monitors the operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The obd system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the
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For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the
seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer.
Adjust the seat so that you
can depress the pedals full ...
Hood
Release the lock from the
inside of the vehicle to open
the hood.
Opening the hood
1. Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Push the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood.
3. Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into
the slot.
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