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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  2. Remove the front right tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening torque: 

    88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Front Right Tire With Nuts
    G12093383Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the under cover (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Under Cover With Mounting Bolts
    G12093384Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the side cover (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Side Cover With Mounting Bolts
    G12093385Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the wheel house (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Wheel House With Mounting Bolts
    G12093386Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the center bolt (A) while holding the disc & hub assembly with a commercially available disc & hub assembly bolt remover; Special tool number 09977-29000.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lbf.ft)

    Fig 5: Removing Center Bolt
    G12093387Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Loosen the disc & hub assembly mounting screws (A) and then remove the disc & hub assembly (B). Tightening torque: 

    4.9 ~ 6.9 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.71 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.1 lbf.ft)

    Fig 6: Locating Disc & Hub Assembly And Mounting Screws
    G12093388Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 7: Locating Disc & Hub Assembly
    G12093389Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Remove the drive belt.

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

  9. Remove retainer ring (A) with retainer ring pliers and then remove the pulley (B).
    Fig 8: Locating Retainer Ring And Pulley
    G12093390Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    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.
  10. Reassemble the compressor clutch in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
    • Clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent.
    • Install new retainer rings, and make sure they are fully seated in the groove.
    • Make sure that the pulley turns smoothly after its reassembled.