Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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Remove the RH front tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - Wheel ')
Remove the front wheel guard [RH].
(Refer to Body - " FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Loosen the drive belt.
G 2.0 T-GDI-THETA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " DRIVE BELT ")

G 3.3 T-GDI-LAMBDA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the center bolt (A) and the hub bolts (B) while holding the pulley with a disc & hub assembly bolt remover (09977-3R000).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the hub assembly (A) and shim (gap washer) (B), taking care not to lose the shim.

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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.
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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.