power steering KIA CARNIVAL 2007 User Guide

13.Remove the starter motor by disconnecting the connector. (see EE group)
14. Using the SST(09200- 38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
15.Remove the transaxle insulator mounting (B) bolts (A).
16.Remove the front wheels. (see SS group)
17. Lift up the vehicle.
18. Remove the power steering column joint bolt and the VRS connector (A). (see ST group)

19.Remove the under cover (A).
20.Drain the transaxle fluid.
21. Drain power steering fluid through the return tube(A). (see ST group)
22.Disconnect the power steering pressure tube (A) from the power steering oil pump.
23.Disconnect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link from the front knuckle. (see SS group)
24. Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts.
25. Remove the mounting bolts from the sub frame by supporting the sub frame with a jack. (see SS group)
26. Remove drive shaft from transaxle. (see DS group).
27. Install a jack for supporting the transaxle assembly.
28. Remove the drive plate bolts (A) and the transaxle lower mounting bolts (B- 4EA).

13.Tighten the transaxle mounting bolts (A).
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm(6.5~8.5 kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb - ft)
14.Remove the SST (09200- 38001) holding the engine and transaxle assembly.
15.Install the starter motor. (see EE group).
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm(6.5~8.5 kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb - ft)
16. Connect the power steering pressure tube (A) to the power steering oil pump.

25.Install the air cleaner assembly (B) by tightening the two mounting bolts (A).
26.Reassemble the air cleaner filter, install the air cleaner upper body (B) and connect the air flow sensor connector
(A).
27.Install the battery (A).
28.Refill the transaxle fluid. (see 'Service adjustment procedure')
29. Refill the power steering fluid. (see 'ST' group)

11.Remove the transaxle insulator bracket (B) by removing the bolts (A).
12.Remove the front wheels and tires. (see SS group)
13. Lift up the vehicle.
14. Remove the steering column joint bolt. (see ST group).
15. Remove the under cover(A).
16.Drain power steering oil through the return tube(A). (see ST group)

17.Disconnect the power steering pressure hose (A) from the power steering oil pump. (see ST group)
18.Drain the tranaxle fluid through the drain plug.
19. Remove the hanger(A).
20.Disconnect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link from the front knuckle. (see SS group)
21. Remove the roll stopper mounting bolt(A).
22.Remove the power steering return tube mounting bolt(A)

12.Install the power steering return tube mounting bolt(A).
13.Install the front roll stopper mounting bolt(A).
14.Connect the lower arm, the rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link to the front knuckle.(see SS group)
15. Install the hanger(A).
16.Refill the transaxle with fluid.
17. Connect the power steering pressure hose (A) to the power steering oil pump.
18.Connect the power steering return hose(A). (see ST group)

8.Remove the twelve bolts and nuts of the sub frame by supporting it with a jack.
9.After lowering the jack which supports the sub frame in a proper level, remove both sides of the stabilizer bar
assembly mounting bolts (A).
10. Remove the stabilizer bar assembly through the gap between the body and the rear side of the sub frame.
Be careful not to damage to the power steering related tubes.
11. Remove the brackets (A) and the bushings (B).

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Probable cause Remedy
Excessive play in
steering Loose yoke plug
Retighten
Loose steering gear mounting bolts Retighten
Loose or worn tie rod end Retighten or replace as necessary
Steering wheel
operation is not
smooth (Insufficient
power assist) V- belt slippage
Readjust
Damaged V- belt Replace
Low fluid level Replenish
Air in the fluid Bleed air
Twisted or damaged hoses Correct the routing or replace
Insufficient oil pump pressure Repair or replace the oil pump
Sticky flow control valve Replace
Excessive internal oil pump leakage Replace the damaged parts
Excessive oil leaks from rack and pinion in
gear box Replace the damaged parts
Distorted or damaged gear box or valve body
seals Replace
Steering wheel does
not return properly Excessive turning resistance of tierod end
Replace
Yoke plug excessively tight Adjust
Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly Replace
Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket
Worn steering shaft joint and/or Retighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body
grommet Correct or replace
Distorted rack Replace
Damaged pinion bearing Replace
Twisted or damaged hoses Reposition or replace
Damaged oil pressure control valve Replace
Damaged oil pump input shaft bearing Replace
Noise Hissing Noise in Steering Gear
There is some noise with all power steering systems. One of the most common is a hissing
sound when the steering wheel is turned and the car is not moving. This noise will be most
evident when turning the wheel while the brakes are being applied. There is no relationship
between this noise and steering performance. Do not replace the valve unless the "hissing"
noise becomes extreme. A replaced valve will also make a slight noise, and is not always a
solution for the condition.
Rattling or chucking
noise in the rack and
pinion Interference with hoses from vehicle body
Reposition
Loose gear box bracket Retighten
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint Retighten
Worn tie rod and/or ball joint Replace
Noise in the oil pump Low fluid level Replenish
Air in the fluid Bleed air
Loose pump mounting bolts Retighten

CHECKING POWER STEERING BELT TENSION
Refer to EM group(Timing system).
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
1.Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Start the engine. With the vehicle kept stationary, turn the steering wheel several times continuously to raise the
fluid temperature to 50- 60°C (122 - 140°F).
3. With the engine at idle, turn the steering wheel fully clockwise and counter- clockwise several times.
4. Make sure that there is no foaming or cloudiness in the reservoir fluid.
5. Stop the engine and check for any difference in fluid level between a stationary and a running engine.
a.If the fluid level varies 5 mm (0.2 in) or more, bleed the system again.
b. If the fluid level suddenly rises after stopping the engine, further bleeding is required.
c. Incomplete bleeding will produce a chattering sound in the pump and noise in the flow control valve, and
lead to decreased durability of the pump.
REPLACING POWER STEERING FLUID
1.Jack up the front wheels and support them with jackstands.
2. Disconnect the return hose from the oil reservoir and plug the oil reservoir.
3. Connect a vinyl hose to the disconnected return hose, and drain the oil into a container.
4. Remove the fuel pump fuse, then start the engine and wait for the engine to stall. Next, while operating the starting
motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then to the right several times to drain the
fluid.
5. Connect the return hoses, then fill the oil reservoir with the specified fluid.
6. Reinstall the fuel pump fuse.
7. Start the engine. Check for oil leakage.
8. Stop the engine.
9. Bleed the system.
Power steering fluid type : PSF - 3
Total quantity : Approx 1.1 liter
AIR BLEEDING
1.Remove the fuel pump fuse, then start the engine and wait for the engine to stall. Next, while operating the starting
motor intermittently (for 15 ~ 20 seconds), turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then to the right five or
six times.