Kia Sorento: Compressor Inspection

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Compressor Inspection

Inspection

Visual inspection

1.	Check for damage to the disc portion of the disc and hub assembly. If there is any damage, replace the clutch set.

Check the pulley (A) bearing play / drag by rotating the pulley by hand. Replace the pulley with a new one if it is noisy or has excessive play / drag.

Air Gap Spec: 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.009 - 0.021 in.)

Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning — Air Conditioning System / Compressor / Inspection illustration

•	When repairing the clutch, measure the air gap.

•	If the value is outside the specified value, remove the disc and the hub assembly and adjust the air gap by replacing the air gap spacer.

Diagnostic with KDS

The operation type of the compressor is largely divided into a fixed type compressor, an internal variable compressor, and an external variable compressor. In the case of a fixed type compressor and an internal variable compressor, the operation of the compressor can be checked by the operating sound of the clutch, but in the case of an external variable compressor, it is difficult to determine whether the compressor is operating because there is a type without a clutch. For this reason, the external variable compressor is checked with the inspection procedure using KDS as follows.

1.	Perform the order below with the KDS. (S/W Management → Air conditioning → A/C Compressor Test (ECV Type))

Refer to the KDS screen for operating conditions and details

Compressor Removal and Installation

Removal ...

Compressor Disassembly and Reassembly

Special Service Tool Tool Name / Number Illustration Description 09977 - 3R000Disc & hub ass...

Kia Sorento: Compressor Inspection

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