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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

    G 2.0 MPI NU (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER  ") 

    1.6 DOHC D-CVVT MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER  ") 

  2. Loosen the drive belt.

    G 2.0 MPI NU (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " DRIVE BELT  ") 

    1.6 DOHC D-CVVT MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " DRIVE BELT  ") 

  3. Remove the clutch bolt while holding the pulley with a clutch bolt remover (09977-3R000).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb.ft)

    G13306394Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the limiter bolts and then remove the limiter & hub assembly (A).
    G13306395Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the pulley (A) after removing the snap ring with a snap ring plier.
    G13306396Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the pulley and compressor during disassembly/reassembly.
    • Once the snap ring is removed, replace it with a new one.
  6. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
    • Clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent.
    • Install a new snap ring, and make sure they are fully seated in the groove.
    • Make sure that the pulley turns smoothly after reassembly.
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