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Generator ASSY: Overhaul

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  1. REMOVE GENERATOR PULLEY 

    SST 09820-63010 (09820-06010, 09820-06020)

    HINT:

    DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

    SST 1-A and B 09820-06010
    SST 2 09820 - 06020
    1. Hold SST 1-A with a torque wrench, and tighten SST 1-B clockwise to the specified torque.

      Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 1: Holding SST 1-A With A Torque Wrench, And Tightening SST 1-B Clockwise
      G02608887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Check that SST is secured to the rotor shaft.
    2. Clamp SST 2 in a vise.
    3. Insert SST 1-A and B into SST 2, and attach the pulley nut to SST 2.
      Fig 2: Inserting SST 1-A And B Into SST 2
      G02608888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. To loosen the pulley nut, turn SST 1-A in the direction shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: To prevent damage to the rotor shaft, do not loosen the pulley nut more than one-half turn.
    5. Remove the generator from SST 2.
      Fig 3: Removing Generator From SST 2
      G02608889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Turn SST 1-B, and remove SST 1-A and B.
    7. Remove the pulley nut and generator pulley.
    Fig 4: Removing Pulley Nut And Generator Pulley
    G02608890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE GENERATOR REAR END COVER 
    1. Place the generator on the generator pulley.
    2. Remove the 3 nuts and the generator rear end cover.
    Fig 5: Placing Generator On Generator Pulley
    G02608891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE TERMINAL INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the terminal insulator from the generator rectifier end frame.
    Fig 6: Removing Terminal Insulator From Generator Rectifier End Frame
    G02608892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE GENERATOR BRUSH HOLDER ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and the generator brush holder.
    Fig 7: Removing 2 Screws And Generator Brush Holder
    G02608893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE GENERATOR RECTIFIER END FRAME 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
      Fig 8: Removing 4 Bolts
      G02608894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the generator rectifier end frame.

      SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04071, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)

    Fig 9: Removing Generator Rectifier End Frame
    G02608895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE GENERATOR ROTOR ASSY 
    1. Remove the generator washer and the generator rotor.
    Fig 10: Removing Generator Washer
    G02608896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSPECT GENERATOR BRUSH HOLDER ASSY 
    1. Check the brush length.
      1. Using vernier calipers, measure the exposed brush length.

      Standard exposed brush length: 

      10.5 mm (0.413 in.) 

      Minimum exposed brush length: 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) 

    If the exposed brush length is less than minimum, replace the generator brush holder.

    Fig 11: Measuring Brush Length
    G02608897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSPECT GENERATOR ROTOR ASSY 
    1. Check the bearing is not rough or worn.

      If necessary, replace the generator rotor.

      Fig 12: Checking Bearing
      G02608898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the rotor for open circuit.
      1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the slip ring.

      Resistance: 

      2.3 to 2.7 Ω at 20°C (68°F) for 130A 

      1.5 to 1.9 Ω at 20°C (68°F) for 150A 

      If the resistance is not as specified, replace the generator rotor.

      Fig 13: Measuring Resistance Between Slip Ring
      G02608899Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check the rotor for ground.
      1. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the slip ring and the rotor core.

      If there is continuity, replace the generator rotor.

    4. Inspect slip rings.
      1. Check that the slip rings are not rough or scored.

      If rough or scored, replace the generator rotor.

      Fig 14: Checking Continuity Between Slip Ring And Rotor Core
      G02608900Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Check the slip ring diameter.
      1. Using vernier calipers, measure the slip ring diameter.

      Standard diameter: 

      14.2 to 14.4 mm (0.559 to 0.567 in.) 

      Minimum diameter: 14.0 mm (0.551 in.) 

      If the diameter is less than minimum, replace the generator rotor.

    Fig 15: Measuring Slip Ring Diameter
    G02608901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSPECT GENERATOR DRIVE END FRAME BEARING 
    1. Check the bearing is not rough or worn.

    If necessary, replace the bearing.

    Fig 16: Checking Generator Drive End Frame Bearing
    G02608902Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE GENERATOR DRIVE END FRAME BEARING 
    1. Remove the 4 screws and the retainer plate.
      Fig 17: Removing 4 Screws And Retainer Plate
      G02608903Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, tap out the bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00250), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

    Fig 18: Tapping Out Bearing
    G02608904Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL GENERATOR DRIVE END FRAME BEARING 
    1. Using SST and a press, press in a new bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00470), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      Fig 19: Installing Generator Drive End Frame Bearing
      G02608905Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the retainer plate with the 4 screws.

      Torque: 2.6 N.m (27 kgf.cm, 23 in.lbf) 

    Fig 20: Installing Retainer Plate With 4 Screws
    G02608906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL GENERATOR ROTOR ASSY 
    1. Place the generator drive end frame on the generator pulley.
    2. Install the generator rotor and the generator washer.
    Fig 21: Installing Generator Rotor And Generator Washer
    G02608907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL GENERATOR RECTIFIER END FRAME 
    1. Using deep socket wrench 21 and a press, press in the generator rectifier end frame carefully.
      Fig 22: Installing Generator Rectifier End Frame Carefully
      G02608908Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tighten the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 5.8 N.m (59 kgf.cm, 51 in.lbf) 

    Fig 23: Tightening 4 Bolts
    G02608909Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL GENERATOR BRUSH HOLDER ASSY 
    1. While pushing the 2 brushes to inside the brush holder, insert a pin (1.0 mm (0.039 in.)) into the brush holder hole.
      Fig 24: Installing Generator Brush Holder Assy
      G02608910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the generator brush holder with the 2 screws.

      Torque: 1.8 N.m (18 kgf.cm, 16 in.lbf) 

    3. Pull out the pin (1.0 mm (0.039 in.)) from the generator brush holder.
    Fig 25: Pulling Out Pin From Generator Brush Holder
    G02608911Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL TERMINAL INSULATOR 
    1. Install the terminal insulator to the generator rectifier end frame.
    NOTE: pay attention the mounting orientation of the terminal insulator.
    Fig 26: Installing Terminal Insulator To Generator Rectifier End Frame
    G02608912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL GENERATOR REAR END COVER 
    1. Install the generator rear end cover with the 3 nuts.

      Torque: 4.6 N.m (47 kgf.cm, 41 in.lbf) 

    Fig 27: Installing Generator Rear End Cover With 3 Nuts
    G02608913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL GENERATOR PULLEY 

    SST 09820-63010 (09820-06010, 09820-06020)

    HINT:

    DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

    SST 1-A and B 09820 - 06010
    SST 2 09820 - 06020
    1. Install the generator pulley to the rotor shaft by tightening the pulley nut by hand.
    2. Hold SST 1-A with a torque wrench, and tighten SST 1-B clockwise to the specified torque.

      Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 28: Installing Generator Pulley To Rotor Shaft By Tightening Pulley Nut
      G02608914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Check that SST is secured to the rotor shaft.
    3. Clamp SST 2 in a vise.
    4. Insert SST 1-A and B into SST 2, and attach the pulley nut to SST 2
      Fig 29: Inserting SST 1-A And B Into SST 2
      G02608915Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Tighten the pulley nut by turning SST 1-A in the direction shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 111 N.m (1,125 kgf.cm, 81 ft.lbf) 

    6. Remove the generator from SST 2.
      Fig 30: Tightening Pulley Nut By Turning SST 1-A
      G02608916Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Turn SST 1-B, and remove SST 1-A, B.
    8. Turn the generator pulley, and check that the generator pulley moves smoothly.
    Fig 31: Turning SST 1-B And Removing SST 1-A, B
    G02608917Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002