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 LX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Charging Systems: Charging: Generator: Reassembly
- INSTALL GENERATOR ROTOR
- Place the drive end frame on the pulley.
- Install the rotor to the drive end frame.
- Install the generator washer.
- INSTALL RECTIFIER END FRAME
- Using a 21 mm deep socket wrench and press, carefully press in the rectifier end frame.
- Tighten the 4 bolts.
Torque: 5.8 N.m (59 kgf.cm, 51 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) to attach the pulley nut to SST (C).
- Tighten the pulley nut by turning SST (A) in the direction shown in the illustration.
Torque: 110.3 N.m (1,125 kgf.cm, 81 ft.lbf)
- Remove the generator from SST (C).
- Turn SST (B) and remove SST (A and B).
- Place the brush holder on the rectifier end frame with the pin facing upward.
- Install the 2 screws.
Torque: 1.8 N.m (18 kgf.cm, 16 in.lbf)
- INSTALL REAR END COVER
- Install the terminal insulator.NOTE: Be careful of the insulator's installation direction.
- Install the terminal insulator.
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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.
