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2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard
Section 230 (Generators & Regulators): Overhaul: Generator: Disassembly
2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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- Remove rear end cover. Remove nut and terminal insulator. Remove rear seal plate from brush holder. Remove brush holder. See Fig 1. Remove front seal plate from coil. Use generator Pulley Set Nut Wrench Set (SST 09820-63010) to remove generator pulley.
- To remove pulley, install SST "A" and "B" to rotor shaft and tighten SST "B" clockwise to 29 ft. lbs. (39 N.m). See Fig 2. Place SST "C" securely into a vise. Verify that SST "A" is secured to rotor shaft and install SST "A" and "B" and generator into SST "C". Turn SST "A" in correct direction to loosen pulley nut. See Fig 2. To prevent damage to rotor shaft, DO NOT loosen pulley nut more than 1/2 turn. Remove generator from SST "C". Turn SST "A" and "B", remove pulley nut and pulley.
- Remove coil assembly using Puller (SST 09286-46011). Remove 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.