Kia Optima: Inspection
| 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 pulley (B) bearing
play and drag by rotating the pulley by hand. Replace the clutch set with
a new one if it is noisy or has excessive play/drag.
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| 3. | Check operation of the magnetic
clutch. Connect the compressor side terminals to the battery (+) terminal and the ground battery (-) terminal to the compressor body. Check the magnetic clutch operating noise to determine the condition.
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Installation
1.
Make sure of the length of compressor
mounting bolts, and then tighten it A→B→C→D order.
Tightening torque :20.0~32.9N.m
(2.04~3.36kgf.m, 14.7~24 ...
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 ...
See also:
Winter driving
Severe weather conditions in the winter
result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize the problems of winter
driving, you should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or Icy conditions
To ...
Rear window defroster
Type A
Type B
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior
and exterior of the rear window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defr ...
Troubleshooting
Symption
Suspect area
Remedy
Engine misfire with abnormal internal lower engine noises.
Worn crankshaft bearings
Loose or out of s ...