KIA CARNIVAL 2007 Workshop Manual

16.After loosening the castle nut and split pin, disconnect the upper arm (A) from the carrier assembly using a SST
(09562- 4A000).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
90 ~ 100 (9.0 ~ 10.0, 65 ~ 72)
17.Remove the carrier assembly (A) from the trailing arm by loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
80 ~ 110 (8.0 ~ 11.0, 58 ~ 80)
INSTALLATION
1.Installation is the reverse of removal.
a.The rear hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
b. After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.

2.Check the rear hub & bearing assembly starting torque using a spring balance.
20 kgf.cm
INSPECTION
1.Check the hub for cracks and wear.
2. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
3. Check the carrier for cracks.

CHAPTER 9:

Suspension System

General Information

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Tool (Number and Name) IllustrationUse
09568 - 4A000
Ball joint remover
Removal of Ball joint
(Front upper arm/lower arm, & Rear
upper arm)
09532 - 11600
Preload socket
Measurement of the front lower arm
ball joint starting torque.
(Use with torque wrench)
09546 - 26000
Strut spring compressor
Compression of the coil spring
09214 - 32000
Mount bushing remover and installer
Removal & installation of lower arm
bushing(G)
(Use with 09216 - 21100)
09216 - 21100
Mount bushing remover and installer
Removal & installation of lower arm
bushing(G)
(Use with 09216 - 32000)
09216 - 21600
Mount bushing remover and installer
arbor
Removal and installation of trailing
arm bushing
(Use with 09552 - 38100)
09552 - 38100 Removal and installation of the rear

09552 - 38100
Rear trailing arm bushing remover
and installerRemoval and installation of the rear
trailing arm bushing
(Use with 09216 - 21600)

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle inspection
SYMPTOM CHART
Symptom Suspect AreaRemedy (See page)
Squeak or grunt- noise from the front
suspension, occurs more in cold
ambient temperatures- more
noticeable over rough roads or when
turning Front stabilizer bar
Under these conditions, the noise is
acceptable.
Clunk - noise from the front
suspension, occurs in and out of turns Loose front struts or shocks
Inspect for loose nuts or bolts.
Tighten to specifications.
Clunk - noise from the rear
suspension, occurs when shifting from
reverse to drive Loose rear suspension components
Inspect for loose or damaged rear
suspension components.
Repair or install new components as
necessary.
Click or pop - noise from the front
suspension - more noticeable over
rough roads or over bumps Worn or damaged ball joints
Install new lower arm as necessary.
Click or pop - noise occurs when
vehicle is turning Worn or damaged ball joints
Install new lower arm as necessary.
Click or snap - occurs when
accelerating around a corner Damaged or worn Birfield joint
Repair or install a new Birfied joint as
necessary.
See DS group - driveshaft.

accelerating around a cornerSee DS group - driveshaft.
Front suspension noise - A squeak,
creak, or rattle noise - occurs mostly
over bumps or rough roads Steering components
Loose or bent front struts or shock
absorbers
Damaged spring or spring mounts
Damaged or worn arm bushings
Worn or damaged stabilizer bar
bushing or linksGo to detailed test A.
Groaning or grinding - noise from the
front strut, occurs when driving on
bumpy roads or turning the vehicle Uneven seating surface between the
insulator and panel by the burrs
around the strut insulator mounting
bolts and the insulator boltes
mounting holesRepair or install a new parts as
necessary.
Rear suspension noise - a squeak,
creak or rattle noise - occurs mostly
over bumps or rough roads Loose or bent rear shock absorbers
Damaged spring or spring mounts
Damaged or worn control arm
bushingsGo to detailed test B.
Shudder - occurs during acceleration
from a slow speed or stop Rear axle assembly mis - positioned
Damaged or worn front suspension
componentsCheck the axle mounts and rear
suspension for damage or wear.
Repair as necessary.
Check for a loose stabilizer bar,
damaged or loose strut/strut bushings
or loose or worn ball joints. Inspect
the steering linkage for wear or
damage. Repair or Install new
components as necessary.
Shimmy - most noticeable on
coast/deceleration - also hard steering
condition Excessive positive caster
Check the caster alignment angle.
Correct as necessary.
Tire noise - hum/moan at constant
speeds Abnormal wear patterns
Spin the tire and Check for tire wear.
Install a new tire as necessary.
Inspect for damaged/worn suspension
components. Perform wheel
alignment.
Tire noise - noise tone lowers as the
vehicle speed is lowered Out- of- balance tire
Balance the tire and road test. Install
a new tire as necessary.
Tire noise - ticking noise, change with
speed Nail puncture or stone in tire tread
Inspect the tire. Repair or replace as
necessary.
Wheel and tire - vibration and noise
concern is directly related to vehicle
speed and is not affected by
acceleration, coasting or decelerating Damaged or worn tire
Go to detailed test C.
Tire wobble or shudder - occurs at
lower speeds Damaged wheel bearings
Spin the tire and check for abnormal
wheel bearing play or roughness.
Adjust or Install new wheel bearings
as necessary.
See DS group - front/rear axle.
Damaged wheel Inspect the wheel for damage. Install
a new wheel as necessary.
Damaged or worn suspension
components Inspect the suspension components
for wear or damage. Repair as
necessary.

Loosen wheel nutsCheck the wheel nuts.
Tighten to specification.
Damaged or uneven tire wear Spin the tire and Check for abnormal
tire wear or damage. Install a new tire
as necessary.
Tire shimmy or shake - occurs at
lower speeds Wheel/tire out of balance
Uneven tire wear
Check for abnormal tire wear. Install a
new tire as necessary.
Excessive radial runout of wheel or
tire Perform a radial runout test of the
wheel and tire.
Install a new tire as necessary.
Worn or damaged wheel studs or
elongate stud holes Inspect the wheel studs and wheels.
Install new components as necessary.
Excessive lateral runout of the wheel
or tire Perform a lateral runout test of the
wheel and tire.
Check the wheel, tire and hub. Repair
or Install new components as
necessary.
Foreign materal between the brake
disc and hub. Clean the mounting surfaces of the
brake disc and hub.
See DS group - front/rear axle.
High speed shake or shimmy - occurs
at high speeds Excessive wheel hub runout
Damaged or worn tires
Damaged or worn wheel bearings
Worn or damaged suspension or
steering linkage
Brake disc or drum imbalanceGo to detailed test D.
Drift left or right Tires
Steering linkage
Alignment
Base brake systemGo to detailed test E.
Steering wheel Alignment
Steering linkage
Front lower arm ball jointGo to detailed test F.
Tracks incorrectly Rear suspension
CasterGo to detailed test G.
Rough ride Front strut and spring assembly
Rear shock absorber and spring
assemblyGo to detailed test H.
Excessive noise Front or rear stabilizer bar
components
Springs
Suspension components
Shock absorbersGo to detailed test I.
Incorrect tire wear Tire or unbalanced wheels
Tire inflation
Strut
AlignmentGo to detailed test J.
Vibration Wheel/tire
Front wheel driveshaft(s)
Steering system
Strut and spring assemblyGo to detailed test K.

Strut and spring assembly
Spring and strut mounting
Front lower arm ball joint
Front lower arm mounting bolt
bushing
Stabilizer bar bushings
Wheel hubs and bearing
Rear suspension arms and bushings
Vehicle leans Tire/wheel
Vehicle load
Suspension components
Incorrect ride heightInflate tires to specification.
Redistribute the load as necessary.
Visually inspect the suspention
system.
Correct the ride height as necessary.
Poor steering returnability High knuckle rotating torque
AlignmentGo to detailed test E.
DETAILED TEST A : FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE
a.Test drive the vehicle.
b. During the road test, drive the vehicle over a rough road. Determine
from which area/component the noise is originating.
● Is there a squeak, creak or rattle noise ?
→ YES
Go to
→ NO
The suspension system is OK. Conduct a diagnosis on other suspect
systems.
INSPECT THE STEERING SYSTEM a.Check the steering system for wear or damage.
Perform a steering linkage test.
Inspect the tire wear pattern.
● Are the steering components worn or damaged ?
→ YES
Repair the steering system. Install new components as necessary. Test
the system for normal operation.
→ NO
Go to
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/STRUT CHECK a.Check the front shock absorbers/strut mounts for loose bolts or nuts.
b. Check the front shock absorbers/struts for damage. Perform a shock
absorber check.
● Are the front shock absorbers/struts loose or damaged ?
→ YES
Tighten to specifications if loose.
Install new front shock absorbers/struts if damaged. Test the system for
normal operation.
→ NO
Go to
CHECK THE FRONT SPRINGS Check the front spring and front spring mounts/brackets for wear or
damage