Repair procedures: Disassembly

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Remove the front right tire (A).

Fig 1: Removing Front Right Tire
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Remove the engine side cover (A).

Fig 2: Removing Engine Side Cover
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Remove the wheel house (A).

Fig 3: Removing Wheel House
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Remove the center bolt (A) while holding the disc & hub assembly with SST (09977-29000).
Tightening torque:

10~15N.m (1.02~1.53kgf.m, 7.37~11lbf.ft)

Fig 4: Removing Center Bolt
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Remove the disc & hub assembly (A) and shim (gap washer), taking care not to lose the shims.

Fig 5: Compressor Disc & Hub Assembly
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Loosen the drive belt.
(Refer to "DRIVE BELT ")
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 6: Disconnecting Retainer Ring
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Remove the retainer ring (B) and then remove the field coil (C). Be careful not to damage the coil and compressor.

Fig 7: Removing Field Coil
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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.