Repair Procedures: Disassembly

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Remove the front right tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque: 90-110 N.m (9.0-11.0 kgf.m, 65-80 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Right Tire From Front Hub
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Remove the side cover (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Side Cover Location
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Remove the center bolt (A) while holding the disc & hub assembly with SST (09977-2P000).
Tightening torque: 10-15N.m (1.02-1.53kgf.m, 7.37-11lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Center Bolt
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Remove the disc & hub assembly (A) and shim (gap washer), taking care not to lose the shims.

Fig 4: Identifying Disc And Hub Assembly
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Remove the drive belt.
Disconnect the retainer ring (A) and then remove the pulley (B).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Retainer Ring
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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.
Remove the screw from the field coil ground terminal. Remove the retainer ring (A) and then remove the field coil (B). Be careful not to damage the coil and compressor.

Fig 6: Identifying Retainer Ring And Field Coil
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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.