2007 KIA CARNIVAL oil

Gasoline: 50 ~ 65 (5.0 ~ 6.5, 36 ~ 47)
9.Insert pry bar (C) between the transaxle case (B) and driveshaft joint (A), separate driveshaft from the transaxle.
a.Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
b. Do not insert a pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
c. Do not pry on the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge
resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
10. Pull out the driveshaft from the transaxle case.
a.Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
b. Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
INSTALLATION
a.Replace the circlip with new ones before the installation.
b. Before the installation, apply the gear oil on the driveshaft splines (A) and contacting surface of differential
case oil seal (B).

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Release the parking brake.
2. Remove the wheel & tire assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)
3.Support lower part of the lower arm (A) using a jack and remove the bolt & nut (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
160 ~ 180 (16.0 ~ 18.0, 116 ~ 130)
4.Remove the coil spring (A) and upper pad.
5.Remove the wheel speed sensor (A).

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

→NO
Replace bent or damaged parts.
CHECK THE REAR SUSPENSION
a.Measure the vehicle wheel base for LH and RH.
b. Compare the measurements.
● Are the measurements the same ?
→ YES
If the ride is smooth, vehicle is OK.
If the ride is rough, Go to Detailed Test
→ NO
Inspect the rear suspension components for wear or damage.
Repair or Install new components as necessary.
DETAILED TEST H : ROUGH RIDE CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
CHECK THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
a.Raise support the vehicle.
b. Inspect the front shock absorber for oil leaks or damage.
● Are the tires excessively worn or damaged ?
→ YES
Install new front shock absorbers.
→ NO
Go to
CHECK THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS Inspect the rear shock absorbers for oil leaks or damage.
● Are the rear shock absorbers leaking ?
→ YES
Install new rear shock absorbers.
→ NO
The vehicle is OK. Go to TROUBLESHOOTING.
DETAILED TEST I : EXCESSIVE NOISE CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
INSPECT THE SUSPENSION
a.Raise and support the vehicle.
b. Inspect the shock absorber mounting bolts.
● Are the mounting bolts loose or broken ?
→ YES
Tighten or Install new shock absorber mounting bolts.
→ NO
Go to
INSPECT THE SPRING AND TORSION BARS Inspect the springs and stabilizer bars for damage.
● Are the spring or stabilizer bars damaged ?
→ YES
Install new spring and/or stabilizer bars.

5.Install the brake hose bracket bolt (A, B) to the axle assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
6.9 ~ 11 (0.7 ~ 1.1, 5.1 ~ 8.0)
6.Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) when installing the front wheel and tire(A).
DISASSEMBLY
1.Using the special tool (09546- 26000), compress the coil spring (A).

2.Remove the self - locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
3. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.
INSPECTION
1.Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
2. Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during
operation.
REASSEMBLY
1.Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
2.Compress coil spring using special tool (09546- 26000).
Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
a.Indicated two identification color marks on the coil spring one follows model option the other follows load
classification according to the below.
Pay attention to distiuguish between the two marks and then install them.

b.Install the coil spring wth the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
3. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
4. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B)
correctly, tighten new self - locking nut temporarily.
5.Remove the special tool (09546- 26000).
6. Tighten the self - locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque :
60 ~ 70 Nm (6 ~7 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6 lb - ft)

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool (Number and Name) IllustrationUse
09222 - 32100
Valve stem oil seal installer
Installation of the oil pump oil seal
09555 - 21000
Bar
Removal and installation of the oil
seal
(Use with 09573 - 33100, 09573 -
33000,09573- 21000)
09561 - 11001
Steering wheel puller
Removal of steering wheel
09568 - 4A000
Tie rod end puller
Separation of the tie rod end bail
joint
09572 - 21000
Oil pressure gauge
Measurement of the oil pressure
(Use with 09572 - 22100, 09572 -
21200)
09572 - 21200
Oil pressure gauge adapter
Measurement of the oil pressure
(Use with 09572 - 21000, 09572 -
22100)
09572 - 22100 Measurement of the oil pressure