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

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(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

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RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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