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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011MATRIX AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULDISASSEMBLY
2011 Toyota Matrix AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Disassembly
2011 Toyota Matrix AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Disassembly
2AZ-FE BATTERY / CHARGING: GENERATOR: DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE GENERATOR REAR END COVER
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and generator rear end cover.
2. REMOVE GENERATOR TERMINAL INSULATOR
(a) Remove the terminal insulator from the generator coil.
3. REMOVE GENERATOR BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws and generator brush holder.
4. REMOVE GENERATOR COIL ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 bolts.
(b) Remove the bolt and cord clip.
(c) Using SST, remove the coil assembly.
SST : 09950-40011
09951-04020
09952-04010
09953-04020
09954-04010
09955-04071
09957-04010
09958-04011
(d) Remove the generator washer.
5. REMOVE GENERATOR CLUTCH PULLEY
(a) Using a screwdriver, puncture the center of the generator pulley cap and pry it off.
NOTICE:
Do not reuse the generator pulley cap.
(b) Mount the generator drive end frame in a vise tightly.
(c) Confirm SST (A) and (B) shown in the illustration.
SST : 09820-63021
(d) Place the rotor shaft end into SST (A).
(e) Fit SST (B) to the clutch pulley.
(f) Loosen the pulley by turning SST (B) in the direction shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
* Check that the drive end frame is secured in the vise tightly.
* Hold SST (A) tightly during the operation.
(g) Remove SST from the generator assembly.
(h) Remove the clutch pulley from the rotor shaft.
6. REMOVE GENERATOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the generator rotor assembly.
7. INSPECT GENERATOR DRIVE END FRAME BEARING Testing and Inspection
8. REMOVE GENERATOR DRIVE END FRAME BEARING
(a) Remove the 4 screws and bearing retainer plate from the generator drive end frame.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap out the generator drive end frame bearing from the generator drive end frame.
SST : 09950-60010
09951-00250
SST : 09950-70010
09951-07100
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.