Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Charging Systems: Generator: Disassembly
- Remove rear end cover.
- Remove the 3 nuts and end cover.
- Remove the terminal insulator.
- Remove brush holder.
- Remove the rear seal plate from the brush holder.
- Remove the 2 screws and brush holder.
- Remove the front seal plate from the coil assembly.
- Remove pulley.
- Hold SST (A) with a torque wrench, and tighten SST (B) clockwise to the specified torque.
SST 09820-63011
Torque : 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)
- Check that SST (A) is secured to the rotor shaft.
- Mount SST (C) in a vise.
- Insert SST (B) into SST (C), and attach the pulley nut to SST (C).
- To loosen the pulley nut, turn SST (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 of a turn.
- Remove the generator from SST (C).
- Turn SST (B), and remove SST (A and B).
- Remove the pulley nut and pulley.
- Hold SST (A) with a torque wrench, and tighten SST (B) clockwise to the specified torque.
- Remove coil assembly.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Using SST, remove the coil assembly.
SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04071, 09958-04011)
- Remove the generator washer.
- Remove rotor from drive end frame.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
