2001 Lexus GS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Charging Systems: Charging: Generator: Installation

  1. INSTALL GENERATOR. 
    1. Install the generator and stay with the nut and bolt.
      1. Torque:  39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)
        2. Fig 1: Installing Generator Assembly
        G03149899Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the clamp (for generator wire) to the cord clip on alternator.
    3. Install these parts:
      1. Install the ground cable.
      2. Install the wire (for generator wire) to clamp on cord clip.
      3. Install the wire (for generator connector) to clamp on cord clip.
        • Install the clamp to the wire with a vinyl tape.
        • Install the clamp to the cord clip.
      4. Install the PS oil hose to No. 1 oil pan.
        Fig 2: Identifying Ground Cable, Generator Wire, Generator Connector Wire & Power Steering Oil Hose
        G03149900Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL PS PUMP PULLEY.  Using SST (SST 09960-10010/09962-01000, 09963-01000), install the PS pump pulley with the nut.
    1. Torque:  43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
      2. Fig 3: Installing PS Pump Pulley
      G03149901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL DRIVE BELT.  Install the drive belt by turning the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.
    NOTE: The tensioner pulley bolt has a left-hand thread.
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