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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 09977-3R000.

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

    Fig 1: Removing Center Bolt Using Tool
    G08329582Courtesy 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
    G08329583Courtesy 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 Retainer Ring And Pulley
    G08329584Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. After loosening the screw (A), remove the retainer ring (B) and then remove the field coil (C).

    Be careful not to damage the coil and compressor.

    Fig 4: Identifying Compressor Field Coil, Retainer Ring And Screw
    G08329585Courtesy 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.