Remove the RH front tire.
(Refer to SS group - “Front Tire”)
Remove the engine room RH side under cover.
(Refer to EM group - "Engine and Transaxle Assembly")
Separate the front portion of the front wheel guard (A) from the wheel house.
Remove the center bolt (A) while holding the pulley with a disc & hub assembly bolt remover (09977-3R000).
Tightening torque :
10~15 N.m (1.02~1.53 kgf.m, 7.37~11 lb-ft)
Remove the disc & hub assembly (A) and shim (gap washer), taking care not to lose the shim.
Loosen the drive belt.
(Refer to EM group - “Timing Chain”)
Remove the pulley (A) after removing the snap ring (B) with snap ring pliers.
Be careful not to damage the pulley and compressor during disassembly/reassembly.
Once snap ring is removed, replace it with a new one.
Remove the snap ring (A) with snap ring pliers from the field coil.
Remove the field coil (A) after disconnecitng the connector and ground line.
Reassembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
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.