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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  3. Loosen the drive belt.

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

  4. Remove the clutch bolt (A) while holding the pulley with a clutch bolt remover (09383-59100).

    Tightening torque: 

    10.0 - 15.0 N.m (1.02 - 1.53 kgf.m, 7.37 - 11.0 lb.ft)

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  5. Loosen the limiter bolts and then remove the limiter & hub assembly (A).
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  6. Remove the pulley (B) after removing the snap ring (A) with a snap ring plier.
    G15717250Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G15717251Courtesy 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.
  7. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
    NOTE:
    • 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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