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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the front tire [RH].
  2. Remove the engine room right side under cover (A) by loosening the mounting nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Room Right Side Under Cover
    G11863389Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the drive belt.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  4. Remove the clutch bolt (A) while holding the pulley with a clutch bolt remover (09977-3R000).

    Tightening Torque: 

    10.0 ~ 15.0 N.m (1.02 ~ 1.53 kgf.m, 7.37 ~ 11.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Holding Pulley With Clutch Bolt Remover (09977-3R000)
    G11863390Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the limiter bolts and then remove the limiter & hub assembly (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Limiter And Hub Assembly
    G11863391Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the pulley (B) after removing the snap ring (A) with a snap ring plier.
    Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Plier
    G11863392Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Locating Pulley
    G11863393Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the pulley and compressor during disassembly/reassembly.
    • Once the snap ring is removed, replace it with a new one.
  7. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
    NOTE:
    • Clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent.
    • Install a new snap ring, and make sure they are fully seated in the groove.
    • Make sure that the pulley turns smoothly after reassembly.