2007 KIA CARNIVAL power steering fluid

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)

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REPLACEMENT
1.Drain the power steering fluid.
2. Disconnect the pressure tube (A) and suction tube (B) from the power steering oil pump.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
55 ~ 65 (4.5 ~ 5.5, 40 ~ 47)
[Diesel]
[Gasoline]
3.Disconnect the pressure tube (A) and return tube from the valve body housing.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
12 ~ 18 (1.2 ~ 1.8, 9 ~ 13)
4.Remove the brackets of the pressure tube and hose from the sub- frame.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m lb - ft):
38 ~ 47 (3.8 ~ 4.7, 27 ~ 34)
[Diesel]
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m lb - ft):
35 ~ 50 (3.5 ~ 5.0, 25 ~ 36)
[Gasoline]
Be careful not to spill fluid from the power steering oil pump.
INSTALLATION
1.Installation is the reverse of removal.

The pressure tube does not twist and come in contact with other components.
2. Add power steering fluid
3. Bleed the power steering system. (Refer to the air bleeding in ST group)
4. Check the oil pump pressure.
DISASSEMBLY
1.Remove two bolts from the oil pump body (A), and then remove the suction pipe (B) and O - ring.
2.Loosen the four bolts and remove the oil pump cover assembly (A) and the gasket.
3.Remove the rotor and vanes.