OEM 2000 Toyota RAV4 Alternator

2000 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the alternator on 2000 Toyota RAV4?

  A: Begin alternator servicing by first disconnecting the generator from its systems through unfastening the wire clamp on the rear end cover and wire clip from the rectifier end frame as well as disconnecting the generator connector. Begin the generator wire disconnect process by removing its rubber cap and nut then loosen the pivot bolt before adjusting the lock bolt and adjusting bolt. Start by removing the drive belt followed by extracting the pivot bolt together with the adjusting lock bolt along with the adjusting bolt to remove the generator. Begin generator installation by placing it temporarily with the help of the pivot bolt followed by adjusting lock bolt and adjusting bolt before adding the drive belt for finishing adjustment with the adjusting bolt. The installation requires the torque on pivot bolt at 52 Nm (530 kg.cm, 38 ft.lb) while the adjusting lock bolt requires torque of 18 Nm (185 kg.cm, 13 ft.lb). Attach the generator connector before reconnecting the generator wire using a nut along with rubber cap while installing the wire clamp onto the wire clip of the rectifier end frame. A post-installation vehicle inspection needs to be conducted.