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.
2005 Lexus IS 300 Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Charging Systems: Charging: Generator: Reassembly
- PLACE DRIVE END FRAME ON PULLEY
- INSTALL ROTOR TO DRIVE END FRAME
- INSTALL RECTIFIER END FRAME
- Place the generator washer on the rotor.
- Using a 29 mm socket wrench and press, slowly press in the rectifier end frame.
- Install the 3 nuts.
- Torque: 4.5 N.m (46 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
- Install the wire clip with the nut.
- Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
- INSTALL PULLEY
- Install the pulley to the rotor shaft by tightening the pulley nut by hand.
- Hold SST (A) with a torque wrench, and tighten SST (B) clockwise to the specified torque.
- SST 09820-6301 1
- Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)
- Check that SST (A) is secured to the pulley shaft.
- Mount SST (C) in a vise.
- Insert SST (B) into SST (C), and attach the pulley nut to SST (C).
- To torque the pulley nut, turn SST (A) in the direction shown in Fig 7
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- Torque: 110.5 N.m (1,125 kgf.cm, 81 ft.lbf)
- Remove the generator from SST (C).
- Turn SST (B), and remove SST (A and B).
- INSTALL RECTIFIER HOLDER
- Install the 4 rubber insulators on the lead wires.
- Install the rectifier holder while pushing it with the 4 screws.
- Torque: 2.9 N.m (30 kgf.cm, 26 in.lbf)
- INSTALL VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND BRUSH HOLDER
- Place the seal plate on the rectifier end frame.
- Place the voltage regulator and brush holder on the rectifier end frame.NOTE: Be careful of the holder installation direction.
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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.
