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Repair procedures: Inspection

  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: Checking Disc & Hub Assembly And Pulley
    G08329580Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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: Checking Magnetic Clutch Operation Using Battery
    G08329581Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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