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Repair procedures: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Kia Sorento. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. 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 : 

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

    Fig 1: Removing Center Bolt Using Hub Assembly Bolt Remover
    G07416844Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the disc & hub assembly (A) and shim (gap washer) (B), taking care not to lose the shims. If the clutch needs adjustment, increase or decrease the number and thickness of shims as necessary, then reinstall the disc & hub assembly, and recheck its clearance.
    Fig 2: Identifying Disc Hub Assembly And Shim (Gap Washer)
    G07416845Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. If you removal the field coil, remove retainer ring (A) with retainer ring pliers.
    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 3: Identifying Pulley And Retainer Ring
    G07416846Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the screw (A) from the field coil ground terminal. Remove the retainer ring (B) and then remove the field coil (C) from the shaft with a puller. Be careful not to damage the coil and compressor.
    Fig 4: Identifying Screw, Retainer Ring And Field Coil
    G07416847Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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.