KIA CARNIVAL 2007 Workshop Manual

a.Substitute a known good set of wheels and tires.
b. Perform a road test.
c. If the vehicle still exhibits a shake or vibration, note the vehicle speed
and/or engine rpm which it occurs.
● Is the vibration felt ?
→ YES
Engine/transmission imbalance.
See the specification of TR group, EM group, FL group and EC group.
→ NO
Install the original tire/wheel assemblies one by one, Road testing at
each step until the damaged tire(s)/wheel(s) as necessary. Test the
system for normal operation.
Wheel /tire noise, vibration and harshness concerns are directly related to vehicle speed and are not generally affected
by acceleration, coasting or decelerating. Also, out - of- balance wheel and tires can vibrate at more than one speed. A
vibration that is affected by the engine rpm, or is eliminated by placing the transmission in Neutral is not related to the
tire and wheel. As a general rule, tire and wheel vibrations felt in the steering wheel are related to the front tire and
wheel assemblies. Vibrations felt in the seat or floor are related to the rear tire and wheel assemblies. This can initially
isolate a concern to the front or rear.
Careful attention must be paid to the tire and wheels. There are several symptoms that can be caused by damaged or
worn tire and wheels. Perform a careful visual inspection of the tires and wheel assemblies. Spin the tires slowly and
watch for signs of lateral or radial runout. Refer to the tire wear chart to determine the tire wear conditions and actions WHEEL AND TIRE DIAGNOSIS
Rapid wear at the center Rapid wear at both shoulders Wear at one shoulder
a.Center - tread down to fabric due to
excessive over inflated tires
b. Lack of rotation
c. Excessive toe on drive wheels
d. Heavy acceleration on drive a.
Under- inflated tires
b. Worn suspension components
c. Excessive cornering speeds
d. Lack of rotation a.
Toe adjustment out of specification
b. Camber out of specification
c. Damaged strut
d. Damaged lower arm
Partial wear Feathered edge Wear pattern
a.Caused by irregular burrs on
brake drums a.
Toe adjustment out of
specification
b. Damaged or worn tie rods
c. Damaged knuckle a.
Excessive toe on non- drive
wheels
b. Lack of rotation

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Items Specification
Type Macpherson strut
Shock Absorber Type
Gas
Stroke mm (in) 195.5 (7.70)
Expansion mm (in) 595.5 ± 3 (23.44 ± 0.12)
Compression mm (in) 400 + 3, - Free (15.75 + 3,
Free)
I.D. Color DIESEL
WHITE
GASOLINE RED
Damping force (0.3 m/s) DIESEL
Expansion N(kgf)
1265 ± 186 (129 ± 19)
Compression N (kgf) 618 ± 108 (63 ± 11)
GASOLINEy Expansion N(kgf)
980 ± 220 (100 ± 15)
Compression N (kgf) 588 ± 118 (60 ± 12)
Spring DIESEL
Free height mm (in)
418.9 (16.49)
Load(kg) I.D. Color594.8~606.7
Yellow 2 point
y
582.9~594.7 yYellow 1 point
GASOLINE Free height mm (in)
415.9 (16.37)
Load(kg) I.D. Color550.0~561.2
Green 2 point
y
538.8~549.9 Green 1 point
REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Items Specification
Type Multi Link
Shock Absorber Type
Gas
Stroke mm (in) 170 (6.68)
Expansion mm (in) 478.0 ± 3 (18.82 ± 0.12)
Compression mm (in) 308 + 3, - Free
(12.13 + 0.12, - Free)
I.D. Color DIESEL
WHITE
GASOLINE RED
Damping force (0.3 m/s) DIESEL
Expansion N(kgf)
1540 ± 216 (157 ± 22)
Compression N (kgf) 647 ± 127 (66 ± 13)
GASOLINE Expansion N(kgf)
1422 ± 206 (145 ± 21)
Compression N (kgf) 549 ± 108 (56 ± 11)
DIESEL Free height mm (in)
286.7 (11.29)
Load(kg) I.D. Color642.2~674.7
Yellow 2 point
y

Spring610.0~642.2
Yellow 1 point
GASOLINE Free height mm (in)
291.1(11.46)
Load(kg) I.D. Color623.6~653.0
White 2 point
y
594.2~623.6 White 1 point
WHEELS AND TIRES Items Specification
Tire Size 225/70 R16
235/60 R17
Wheel Size Steel
6.5J×16
Aluminium 6.5J×16
6.5J×17
Tire Pressure KPa (kg/cm², psi) y
Front Rear
225/70 R16 2.4(35)2.4(35)
235/60 R17 2.4(35)2.4(35)
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Items FrontRear
Camber 0° ± 30´- 6´ ± 30´
Caster to Ground
3°46´ ± 30´ -
to Body 4°40´ -
Toe- in mm(in) 0 ± 2(0 ± 0.0787)2.6 ± 2(0.1024 ± 0.0787)
King pin angle 12°27´±30´-
Tread mm(in) 1685(66.34)1685(66.34)
TIGHTENING TORQUE
FRONT SUSPENSION
Items Nmkgf.m lb- ft
Front strut assembly mounting nut(to body) 45 ~ 604.5 ~ 6.032.5 ~ 43.4
Front strut assembly self - locking nut 60 ~ 706 ~ 743.4 ~ 50.6
Front strut assembly mounting bolt(to knuckle) 100 ~ 12010 ~ 1272.3 ~ 86.8
Front lower arm ball joint mounting bolt(to knuckle) 90 ~ 1209 ~ 1265.1 ~ 86.8
Front lower arm bushing(A) mounting bolt(to subframe) 160 ~ 18016 ~ 18115.7 ~ 130.2
Front lower arm bushing(G) mounting bolt(to subframe) 160 ~ 18016 ~ 18115.7 ~ 130.2
Front stabilizer link self - locking nut 100 ~ 12010 ~ 1272.3 ~ 86.8
Front stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt(to Subframe) 39 ~ 603.9 ~ 6.028.2 ~ 43.4
Wheel nut 90 ~ 1109 ~ 1165.1 ~ 79.5
REAR SUSPENSION Items Nmkgf.m lb- ft

Rear shock absorber bracket mounting bolt(to body)80 ~ 1108 ~ 1157.9 ~ 79.5
Rear shock absorber bracket mounting nut(to body) 90 ~ 1209~ 1265.1 ~ 86.8
Rear shock absorber nut (to rear knuckle) 140 ~ 16014 ~ 16101.2 ~ 115.7
Rear upper arm ball joint nut (to rear knuckle) 90 ~ 1109 ~ 1165.1 ~ 79.5
Rear upper arm self - locking nut (to cross member) 160 ~ 18016 ~ 18115.7 ~ 130.2
Rear lower arm mounting bolt (to rear knuckle) 160 ~ 18016 ~ 18115.7 ~ 130.2
Rear lower arm mounting nut (to cross member) 200 ~ 27020 ~ 27144.7 ~ 195.3
Rear assist arm mounting bolt (to rear knuckle) 90 ~ 1109 ~ 1165.1 ~ 79.5
Rear assist arm mounting nut (to cross member) 90 ~ 1209 ~ 1265.1 ~ 86.8
Trailing arm bracket mounting nut (to body) 80 ~ 1108 ~ 1157.9 ~ 79.5
Trailing arm self - locking nut (to rear knuckle) 80 ~ 1008 ~ 1057.9 ~ 72.3
Trailing arm mounting bolt(to bracket) 160~ 18016 ~ 18115.7 ~ 130.2
Rear stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt(to cross member) 39 ~ 603.9 ~ 6.028.2 ~ 43.4
Rear stabilizer link self - locking nut(to trailing arm) 50 ~ 655.0 ~ 6.536.2 ~ 47.0
Wheel nut 90 ~ 1109 ~ 1165.1 ~ 79.5
Rear cross member to body 160 ~ 18016 ~ 18115.7~130.2
Replace the self - locking nuts with new ones after removal.
LUBRICANTS
Items The Recommended Quantity
Front lower arm ball joint Boot : CGMS03 (CMS - H006)
Ball seat : CGMS02 (CMS - H006)
As required
Rear upper arm ball joint
Boot : CGMS03 (CMS - H006)
Ball seat : CGMS01 (CMS - H006)
Rear assist arm ball joint
Stabilizer link ball joint(Front Rear)

Front Suspension System

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
COMPONENTS

Front Strut Assembly

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
COMPONENTS

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (A, B) from the front strtu assembly.
4.Remove the speed sensor (A) and wire (B) bolts from the front knuckle.
5.Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.

6.Remove the strut upper mounting nuts(A).
7.Remove the front strut assembly (A) bolts (B) from the front knuckle.
INSTALLATION
1.Install the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
45 ~ 60 (4.5 ~ 6.0, 32.5 ~ 43.4)