Kia Optima: Disassembly
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the front tire (A) from
hub assembly.
Tightening torque :
10~15N.m (9~11kgf.m, 7.37~11lbf.ft)
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| 3. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and
then remove the under cover (A).
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| 4. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and
clip then remove the wheel house (A).
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| 5. |
Remove the center bolt (A) while
holding the disc & hub assembly with SST( 09977-3R000).
Tightennig torque :10.7~14.9N.m
(1.1~1.52kgf.m, 7.9~10.9lbf.ft)
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| 6. |
Loosen the mounting screws and
then remove the disc & hub assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
4.9~6.9 N.m(0.5~0.71Kgf.m, 3.6~5.1 Ib-ft)
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| 7. |
Loosen the drive belt. (Refer
to EM group - "Drive Belt")
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| 8. |
Disconnect the retainer ring
(A) and then remove the pulley(B).
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Be careful not
to damage the pulley (B) and compressor during removal/installation. |
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Once retainer
ring (A) is removed, replace it with a new one. |
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| 9. |
Reassemble the compressor clutch
in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items :
| A. |
Clean the pulley and
compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent. |
| B. |
Install new retainer
rings, and make sure they are fully seated in the groove. |
| C. |
Make sure that the pulley
turns smoothly after its reassembled. |
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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 pull ...
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Trouble Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Vehicle pulls to one side
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Closing the Hood
Check the area under the hood to make certain all filler caps are in place
and that all loose items have been removed.
Lower the hood then push down to properly lock in place.
Check to make ...
General Safety Information and Caution
Instructions
When Handling Refrigerant
1.
R-134a liquid refrigerant is
highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your hand could result in localized
frostbite. When handling the refrige ...
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