2006 TOYOTA RAV4 Service Repair Manual

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TOYOTA RAV4 2006  Service Repair Manual 2GR-FE IGNITION  –  IGNITION SYSTEMIG–7
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2. CHECK SPARK PLUG
(a) Check the electrode with megohmmeter:
(1) Using a megohmmeter, measure the insulation 
resistance.
Standard insulation resistance

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TOYOTA RAV4 2006  Service Repair Manual ST–62AZ-FE STARTING  –  STARTER
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REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY 
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the 
cable from the negative (-) battery termin

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8. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the starter connector.
(b) Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and 
disconnect the starter wire.
(c) Remove the 2 bol

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TOYOTA RAV4 2006  Service Repair Manual ST–82AZ-FE STARTING  –  STARTER
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(b) Remove the starter yoke from the commutator end 
frame.
3. REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE PLATE
(a) Remove the armature plate from the starter yoke.
4. REMOVE START

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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds 
to avoid burning out the coil.
(a) Perform the pull-in test.

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TOYOTA RAV4 2006  Service Repair Manual ST–102AZ-FE STARTING  –  STARTER
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2. INSPECT MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the plunger.
(1) Push in the plunger and check that it returns 
quickly to its original position.
If necessary, re

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(d) Using a vernier caliper, measure the commutator's 
length.
Standard length:
3.1 to 3.8 mm (0.122 to 0.150 in.)
If the length is greater than the maximum

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TOYOTA RAV4 2006  Service Repair Manual ST–122AZ-FE STARTING  –  STARTER
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REASSEMBLY
HINT:
Use high-temperature grease to lubricate the bearings, 
gears, return spring and steel ball when assembling the 
starter.
1. INSTALL PLANETARY