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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the front left tire (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Left Tire
    G07426974Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Loosen the mount bolts and then remove the under cover (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Under Cover
    G07426975Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the engine side cover (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Side Cover
    G07426976Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the wheel house (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Wheel House
    G07426977Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the center bolt (A) while holding the disc & hub assembly with SST (09977-29000).

    Tightening torque: 

    10-15 N.m (1.02-1.53kgf.m, 7.37-11 lb.ft)

    Fig 5: Holding Disc Hub Assembly Using SST
    G07426978Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the disc & hub assembly (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Disc & Hub Assembly
    G07426979Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Loosen the drive belt.

    Refer to WATER PUMP .

  8. Disconnect the retainer ring (A) and then remove the pulley (B).
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the pulley (B) and compressor during removal/installation.
    • Once retainer ring (A) is removed, replace it with a new one.
    Fig 7: Identifying Retainer Ring
    G07426980Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 8: Identifying Pulley
    G07426981Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the retainer ring (B) and then remove the field coil (C). Be careful not to damage the coil and compressor.
    Fig 9: Identifying Screw, Retainer Ring & Field Coil
    G07426982Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. To prepare work space, loosen the compressor mounting bolts.
  11. Disconnect the connector and ground screw and than remove the field coil (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Field Coil
    G07426983Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Reassemble the compressor clutch in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
  1. Clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent.
  2. Install new retainer rings, and make sure they are fully seated in the groove.
  3. Make sure that the pulley turns smoothly after its reassembled.
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