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Repair procedures: Inspection

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  1. Check the plated parts of the disc & hub assembly (A) for color changes, peeling or other damage. If there is damage, replace the clutch set.
  2. Check the pulley (B) bearing play and drag by rotating the pulley by hand. Replace the clutch set with a new one if it is noisy or has excessive play/drag.
    Fig 1: Rotating Pulley By Hand For Checking
    G06873882Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Check operation of the magnetic clutch. Connect the compressor side terminals to the battery (+) terminal and the ground battery (-) terminal to the compressor body. Check the magnetic clutch operating noise to determine the condition.
    Fig 2: Connecting Compressor Side Terminal Compressor Body To Battery Terminals
    G06873883Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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