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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the front tire [RH].
  2. Loosen the front wheel guard mounting clips.
  3. Separate the front portion of the front wheel guard (A) from the wheel base.
    Fig 1: Separating Front Portion Of Front Wheel Guard From Wheel Base
    G12238068Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the engine room right side under cover (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Room Right Side Under Cover
    G12238069Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the drive belt.

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

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

    Tightening torque  :

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

    Fig 3: Removing Clutch Bolt
    G12238070Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Loosen the limiter bolts and then remove the limiter & hub assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Limiter & Hub Assembly
    G12238071Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the pulley (B) after removing the snap ring (A) with a snap ring plier.
    Fig 5: Removing Snap Ring With Snap Ring Plier
    G12238072Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Removing Pulley
    G12238073Courtesy 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.
  9. 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.