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).

8.Install the under cover (A).
9.Install the steering column joint bolt and the VRS connector (A). (see ST group)
10. Connect the return tube(A) with a clamp. (see ST group)
11.Install the front wheels and tires.
12. Tighten the transaxle insulator mounting (B) bolt (A).
TORQUE:
90~110 Nm(9~11 kgf.m, 65.1~79.5 lb - ft)

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)

19.Install the under cover(A).
20.Install the steering column joint bolt.(See ST group).
21. Install the front wheels and tires. (see SS group)
22. Install the transaxle insulator and mounting bracket (B) by tightening the bolts (A).
TORQUE:
60~80 Nm (6~8 kgf.m, 43.6~58.2 lb - ft)
23.remove the SST (09200- 38001) holding the engine and transaxle assembly.
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm (6.5~8.5kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb - ft)

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Vehicle pulls to one side Scoring of driveshaft ball joint
Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing
Defective front suspension and steering Replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Vibration Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft
Driveshaft rattle and worn hub splines
Wear, rattle or scratching of wheel bearing Replace
Replace
Replace
Shimmy Improper wheel balance
Bent wheel
Defective front suspension and steering Adjust or replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Excessive noise Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft
Driveshaft rattle and worn hub splines
Driveshaft rattle and worn side gear splines
Wear, rattle or galling of wheel bearing
Loose hub nut
Defective front suspension and steering Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Adjust or replace
Bent cage Cage damaged by improper handling or tool usage Replace bearing
Galling Metal smears on roller end due to overheating,
incorrect lubricant or overloading Replace bearing
Check seals, check for
proper lubrication
Cracked inner race Race cracked due to improper fit, cocking or poor bearing
seats Replace bearing
Etching Bearing surfaces appear gray or grayish black
in color accompanied by material etched
away usually at roller spacing Replace bearing
Check seals, check for
proper lubrication
Brinelling Surface indentations on race surface caused by rollers
being under impact loading or vibration while the bearing
is not rotating Replace bearing
Heat discoloration Heat discoloration is dark blue resulting
from overload or no lubricant (Yellow or brown color is
normal) Replace bearing
Check seals and other parts
Fatigue spalling Flaking of surface metal resulting from fatigue Replace bearing
Clean all related parts