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Charging (Service Information): Generator: Inspection: Inspection

  1. INSPECT GENERATOR CLUTCH PULLEY 
    1. Hold the center of the pulley, and confirm that the outer ring turns counterclockwise and does not turn clockwise.
      Fig 1: Identifying Generator Clutch Pulley
      GTY146428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the result is not as specified, replace the clutch pulley.

  2. INSPECT GENERATOR BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using vernier calipers, measure the length of the exposed brushes.
      Fig 2: Measuring Length Of Exposed Brushes
      GTY146429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard exposed length

      9.5 to 11.5 mm (0.374 to 0.453 in.)

      Minimum exposed length

      4.5 mm (0.177 in.)

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

  3. INSPECT GENERATOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the generator rotor bearing is not rough or worn.
      Fig 3: Checking Generator Rotor Bearing
      GTY125344Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If necessary, replace the generator rotor assembly.

    2. Check the generator rotor for an open circuit.
      Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Slip Rings
      GTY140009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the slip rings.

        Standard resistance

        Condition Specified condition
        Approx. 20°C (68°F) 2.3 to 2.7 Ω

        If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.

    3. Check the rotor for a short to ground.
      Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Between Slip Ring & Rotor Using Ohmmeter
      GTY120759Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the slip ring and rotor.

        Standard resistance

        Tester condition Specified condition
        Slip ring - Rotor 1 MΩ or higher

        If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.

    4. Using vernier calipers, measure the slip ring diameter.
      Fig 6: Measuring Slip Ring Diameter Using Vernier Calipers
      GTY104913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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 the minimum, replace the generator rotor assembly.

  4. INSPECT GENERATOR DRIVE END FRAME BEARING 
    1. Check that the drive end frame bearing is not rough or worn.
      Fig 7: Identifying Generator Drive End Frame Bearing
      GTY146430Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If necessary, replace the drive end frame bearing.