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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the RH front tire.

    (Refer to Suspension System - WHEEL ")

  2. Remove the front wheel guard [RH].

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  3. Loosen the drive belt.

    G 1.6 GDI-GAMMA  (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  4. Remove the center bolt (A) and the hub bolts (B) while holding the pulley with a disc & hub assembly bolt remover (0977-3R000).

    Tightening torque: 

    15-21 N.m (1.5 - 2.1 kgf.m, 11.1 - 15.5 lb.ft)

    G13706629Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the hub assembly (A) and shim (gap washer) (B), taking care not to lose the shim.
    G13706630Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the pulley (B) after removing the snap ring (A) with snap ring pliers.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the pulley and compressor during disassembly/reassembly.
    • Once snap ring is removed, replace it with a new one.
    G13706631Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13706632Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Reassembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
    NOTE:
    • Clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent.
    • Install 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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