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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Adjustment
Inspect Glass Alignment
1.
Check for abnormal noise or bending
during operation.
2.
With the sunroof fully closed,
check for water leakage.
3.
The roof ...
Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal
(kPa).
Accessory Weight: This means the
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Inspection
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