power steering fluid KIA CARNIVAL 2007 Workshop Manual

Always use Genuine Kia parts and recommedended fluid.
Using any other type of parts and fluid can cause serious damaged if the vehicle.RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
LUBRICANTS CAPACITIES Description 2.7
Engine oil Oil pan 4.2 (4.44, 3.70)
Oil filter 0.3 (0.32, 0.26)
Total 4.5 (4.76, 0.26)
Cooling system 8.2~8.3
(8.66~8.77, 7.22~7.3)
Manual transaxle 1.85 (1.95, 1.62)
Automatic transaxle 10.7 (11.3, 9.41)
Power steering 1.0 (1.06, 0.88)
Capacities : [liter (U.S.qus, lmp.qts)]
SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL (Gasoline-2.7)
RECOMMENDED ILSAC classification : GF - 3 OR ABOVE
RECOMMENDED API classification : SL(SJ) OR ABOVE
RECOMMENDED SAE viscosity grades :

12.Remove the heater hoses.
13. Disconnect the brake vaccume hose(A).
14.After draining or gathering power steering fluid, disconnect the power steering hose(A).
15. Remove the radiator grille upper cover(A) for convenience sake.
16.Disconnect the power steering return hose.
17. Remove the radiator support upper member assembly(A) for convenience sake.

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).

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)

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)

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.

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.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)