steering wheel KIA CARNIVAL 2007 Owner's Manual

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
1. Start the engine and with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Measure the play while turning the steering wheel to the left and right.
Standard value :
Steering wheel free play : 30 mm (1.1 in)
3.If the play exceeds the standard value, inspect the connection between the steering shaft and tie rod ends.
CHECKING STEERING ANGLE
1.Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and measure the steering angle.
Standard value
VRS on Inner
38.64 °
Outer 31.78 °
VRS off Inner
41.91 °
Outer 33.54 °
2. If the measured value is not within the standard value, adjust the toe and inspect again.
CHECKING THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE
1.Disconnect tie rod and knuckle with the special tool (09568- 4A000).

2.Shake the ball joint stud several times to check for looseness.
Tie rod end ball joint starting torque :
30 kg·cm or less
3.If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of the standard value, replace the tie rod end.
4. Even if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, check the play of the ball joint and replace
if necessary.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL RETURN
1.The force required to turn the steering wheel and the wheel return should be the same for both moderate and sharp
turns.
2. When the steering wheel is turned 90° and held for a couple of seconds while the vehicle is being driven at 20- 30
kph (12- 19 mph), the steering wheel should return at least 20° from its central position when it is released.
If the steering wheel is turned very quickly, steering may be momentarily difficult. This is not a malfunction
because the oil pump output will be somewhat decreased.

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.

a.During air bleeding, replenish the fluid supply so that the level never falls below the lower position of the
filter.
b. If air bleeding is done while the vehicle is idling, the air will be broken up and absorbed into the fluid. Be
sure to do the bleeding only while cranking.
c. Reinstall the fuel pump fuse, and start the engine(idling).
d. Turn the steering wheel to the left and the right until there are no air bubbles in the oil reservoir.
Do not hold the steering wheel turned all the way to either side for more than ten seconds.
e. Confirm that the fluid is not milky, and that the level is up to the position specified on the level gauge.
f. Confirm that there is little change in the surface o the fluid when the steering wheel is turned left and right.
a. If the surface of the fluid changes considerably, air bleeding should be done again.
b. If the fluid level rises suddenly when the engine is stopped, it indicates that there is still air in the
system.
c. If there is air in the system, a jingling noise may be heard from the pump and the control valve
may also produce unusual noises. Air in the system will shorten the life of the pump and other
parts.
OIL PUMP PRESSURE TEST (OIL PUMP RELIEF PRESSURE)
1.Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump. Connect the special tool between the oil pump and pressure hose
as illustrated.
2. Bleed the air, and then start the engine and turn the steering wheel several times so that the fluid temperature
rises to approximately 50°C (122°F).
3. Set the engine speed to 1,000 rpm.
4. Close the shut- off valve of the special tool and measure the fluid pressure to confirm that it is within the range.
standard vaule :
Relief pressure: 90 +3/- 2 kgf/cm²
Don’t keep the shut- off valve on the pressure gauge closed for longer than seconds.

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SPECIFICATIONS
Items Specifications
Steering column/ shaft Type
Tilt
Tilt stroke +7°/ - 11.7°
Steering gear Type
Rack & pinion
Rack stroke VRS On
148 mm (5.827 in)
VRS Off 156 mm (6.142 in)
Power steering pump Type
Vane
Diesel Relief pressure
90 kgf/cm²
Discharge 9.6 cc/rev
Gasoline Relief pressure
90 kgf/cm²
Discharge 10.5 cc/rev
SERVICE STANDARD
Items Specifications
Steering wheel free play 30 mm (1.12 in)
Steering angle VRS on
Inner
38.64°
Outer 31.78°
VRS off Inner
41.91°
Outer 33.54°
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Items NmKgf.m Lb- ft
Steering wheel lock nut 40 ~ 504.0 ~ 5.0 29 ~ 36
Steering column mounting bolts and nut 13 ~ 181.3 ~ 1.89.4 ~ 13.0
Bolt connecting steering column to universal
joint 15 ~ 20
1.5 ~ 2.010.8 ~ 14.5
Bolt connecting universal joint to steering gear 13 ~ 181.3 ~ 1.89.4 ~ 13.0
Steering column mounting bolts and nut 13 ~ 181.3 ~ 1.89.4 ~ 13.0
Tie rod end castle nut 35 ~ 453.5 ~ 4.5 25 ~ 33
Front lower arm ball joint assembly bolts 90 ~ 1209.0 ~ 12.0 65 ~ 87
Stabilizer link to strut assembly nut 100 ~ 12010.0 ~ 12.0 72 ~ 87
Rear roll stopper to sub- frame bolts 50 ~ 605.0 ~ 6.0 36 ~ 43
Pressure tube to valve body housing nut 12 ~ 181.2 ~ 1.8 9 ~ 13
Pressure tube to oil pump eye bolt 65 ~ 756.5 ~ 7.5 47 ~ 54
Return tube to valve body housing nut 12 ~ 181.2 ~ 1.8 9 ~ 13
Power steering gear box to sub- frame bots 90 ~ 1109.0 ~ 11.0 65 ~ 80
LUBRICANT
Item Lubricant Quantity
Power steering fluid PSF - 31.1 L

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Disconnect the negative terminal (A) from the battery and then wait for 30 seconds.
2.Loosen the bolts in the illustration and then remove the horn pad (A).
3.Disconnect the connectors and remove the steering wheel lock nut.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
40 ~ 50 (4.0 ~ 5.0, 29 ~ 36)
4. After making the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation, remove the steering wheel using a SST
(09561- 11002).
Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it ; it may damage the steering column.
5.Loosen the screws, and then remove the lower crash pad (A).
6.Loosen the screws, and then remove the steering column upper (B) and lower shrouds (A).
7.Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the clock sprig (B).

INSTALLATION
Before installing, apply multi purpose grease to each moving parts.
1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Align the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation when installing the steering wheel.
DISASSEMBLY
KEY LOCK ASSEMBLY
1. Make a groove on head of the special bolt (A) by using a punch.
2.Remove the key lock assembly (A) from the steering column (B) by loosing special bolts.
3.When reassembling the key lock assembly, loosely install new special bolts to the steering column shaft.

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Remove the both front wheel & tire assemblies.
2. Drain the power steering fluid.
3. Remove the bolt (A) connecting steering column to universal joint.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
13 ~ 18 (1.3 ~ 1.8, 9.4 ~ 13.0)
4.Disconnect the pressure tube (A) from the power steering oil pump by loosening eye bolt.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
65 ~ 75 (6.5 ~ 7.5, 47 ~ 54)
[Diesel]
[Gasoline]
5.Disconnect the return hose (A)

14.Remove the power steering gear box (A) from the sub- frame by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
60 ~ 80 (6.0 ~ 8.0, 43~58)
INSTALLATION
Be sure to connect between a tube and a hose as shown in the illustration.
1.Installation is the reverse of removal.
2. After installation, bleed the power steering system. (Refer to the air bleeding in ST group)
3. Adjust the wheel alignment. (Refer to SS group)
DISASSEMBLY
1.Remove the tie rod end (B) from the tie rod (A).