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Repair procedures: Disassembly

  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.

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

    Fig 1: Removing Center Bolt Using Special Tool With Torque Specifications
    G07369582Courtesy 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: Disc Hub Assembly & Shim
    G07369583Courtesy 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: Retainer Ring & Pulley
      G07369584Courtesy 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: Field Coil, Retainer Ring & Screw
    G07369585Courtesy 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.
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