2007 KIA CARNIVAL wheel

11.Remove the transaxle insulator bracket (B) by removing the bolts (A).
12.Remove the front wheels and tires. (see SS group)
13. Lift up the vehicle.
14. Remove the steering column joint bolt. (see ST group).
15. Remove the under cover(A).
16.Drain power steering oil through the return tube(A). (see ST group)

19.Install the under cover(A).
20.Install the steering column joint bolt.(See ST group).
21. Install the front wheels and tires. (see SS group)
22. Install the transaxle insulator and mounting bracket (B) by tightening the bolts (A).
TORQUE:
60~80 Nm (6~8 kgf.m, 43.6~58.2 lb - ft)
23.remove the SST (09200- 38001) holding the engine and transaxle assembly.
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm (6.5~8.5kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb - ft)

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool(Number and name) IllustrationUse
Tie rod end puller
09568 - 4A000
Separation of a lower arm and a tie
rod end ball joint
Front hub remover and installer
09517 - 21500
Removal of a front hub from a
knuckle.
(use with 09517 - 21600)
Main shaft bearing puller
09432 - 11000
Removla of a tone wheel from a
driveshaft
09495 - 3K000
Band installer
Installation of ear type boot band
09495 - 39100
Band installer
Installation of hook type boot band

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Vehicle pulls to one side Scoring of driveshaft ball joint
Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing
Defective front suspension and steering Replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Vibration Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft
Driveshaft rattle and worn hub splines
Wear, rattle or scratching of wheel bearing Replace
Replace
Replace
Shimmy Improper wheel balance
Bent wheel
Defective front suspension and steering Adjust or replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Excessive noise Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft
Driveshaft rattle and worn hub splines
Driveshaft rattle and worn side gear splines
Wear, rattle or galling of wheel bearing
Loose hub nut
Defective front suspension and steering Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Adjust or replace
Bent cage Cage damaged by improper handling or tool usage Replace bearing
Galling Metal smears on roller end due to overheating,
incorrect lubricant or overloading Replace bearing
Check seals, check for
proper lubrication
Cracked inner race Race cracked due to improper fit, cocking or poor bearing
seats Replace bearing
Etching Bearing surfaces appear gray or grayish black
in color accompanied by material etched
away usually at roller spacing Replace bearing
Check seals, check for
proper lubrication
Brinelling Surface indentations on race surface caused by rollers
being under impact loading or vibration while the bearing
is not rotating Replace bearing
Heat discoloration Heat discoloration is dark blue resulting
from overload or no lubricant (Yellow or brown color is
normal) Replace bearing
Check seals and other parts
Fatigue spalling Flaking of surface metal resulting from fatigue Replace bearing
Clean all related parts

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel & tire assembly (A) from the front hub assembly (B).
Tightening torque Nm (Kgf.m, lb - ft):
90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)
2.Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.
3.Remove the driveshaft lock nut (A).
Tightening torque Nm (Kgf.m, lb - ft):
245 ~ 275 (24.5 ~ 27.5, 177 ~ 199)

9.Remove both side of bands (B, C) of the dynamic damper (A).
10. Fix the driveshaft (A) with a vice (B) as illustrated.
11.Apply soap powder on the shaft to prevent being damage between the shaft spline and the dynamic damper when
the dynamic damper is removal.
12. Separated dynamic damper (A) from the shaft (B) carefully.
13.Remove both bands on the side of wheel.

14.Pull out the joint(BJ) boot on the side of wheel into the transaxle direction.
Be careful not to damage the boot.
REASSEMBLY
1.Wrap tape around the drive shaft splines (UTJ side) to prevent damage to the boots.
2. Apply grease to the joint(BJ) boot on the side of wheel and install the boots.
3. Install the bands to both boots.
4.Using clamp, secure the boot bands.
Clearance (A) : 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) or less
5.To install the dynamic damper, keep the BJ shaft in a straight line and secure the dynamic damper with the
dynamic damper bands.
6. Install the UTJ boot bands and UTJ boot.
7. Using the alignment marks (D) made during disassembly as a guide, install the spider assembly (A) and snap ring
(B) on the driveshaft splines (C).

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel & tire assembly (A) from the front hub assembly (B).
Tightening torque Nm (Kgf.m, lb - ft):
90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)
2.Remove the wheel speed sensor & wire (A) by loosening the bolts.
3.Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the strut assembly.
4.Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.