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 ...