2007 KIA CARNIVAL Workshop Manual

30.Install the air cleaner assembly(B) by tightening the two mounting bolts(A).
31.Reassemble the air cleaner filter, install the air cleaner upper body(B) and connect the air flow sensor
connector(A).
32.Install the battery(A).

CHAPTER 8:
Driveshaft and Axle

General Information

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 >
SPECIFICATIONS
Driveshaft
Engine Transaxle Joint type
Max. permissible angle
Inner Outer InnerOuter
2.9 CRDi M/T
TSJ#26 BJ#2846.5° 23°
A/T UTJ- II#25 BJ#2646.5° 23°
3.8 MPI A/TUTJ- II#25 BJ#2646.5° 23°
Front hub & bearing assembly
Starting torque 1.97 Nm (20 kgf.cm, 1.45 lb - ft)
Rear hub & bearing assembly
Starting torque y 1.97 Nm (20 kgf.cm, 1.45 lb - ft)
Inner: On transaxle side
Outer : On tire side
TGHTENING TORQUE
Items NmKgf.m lb- ft
Hub nut 90 ~ 1109.0 ~ 11.0 65 ~ 80
Driveshaft lock nut 245 ~ 27524.5 ~ 27.5 177 ~ 199
Tie rod end castle nut 60 ~ 806.0 ~ 8.0 43 ~ 58
Front lower arm to knuckle bolt & nut 90 ~ 1209.0 ~ 12.0 65 ~ 87
Inner shaft bearing & bracket assembly bolts
(DSL) 43 ~ 63
4.3 ~ 6.3 31 ~ 46
Inner shaft bearing & bracket assembly bolts
(GSL) 50 ~ 65
5.0 ~ 6.5 36 ~ 47
Front caliper assembly to knuckle bolts 85 ~ 1008.5 ~ 10.0 61 ~ 72
Front strut assembly to knuckle bolts 100 ~ 12010.0 ~ 12.0 72 ~ 87
Front hub & bearing assembly to knuckle
bolts 160 ~ 180
16.0 ~ 18.0 116 ~ 130
Rear lower arm to carrier bolt & nut 160 ~ 18016.0 ~ 18.0 116 ~ 130
Rear caliper assembly to carrier assembly
bolts 50 ~ 60
5.0 ~ 6.0y 36.2 ~ 43.4
Rear hub lock nut 200 ~ 26020.0 ~ 26.0 145 ~ 188
Rear brake assembly to carrier assembly bolts 50 ~ 605.0 ~ 6.0 36 ~ 43
Carrier assembly to assist arm bolt 90 ~ 1009.0 ~ 10.0 65 ~72
Carrier assembly to upper arm bolt 90 ~ 1009.0 ~ 10.0 65 ~72
LUBRICANTS
Joint type Recommended grease Quantity

BJ#28RBA250 g
BJ#26 RBA210 g
TSJ#26 RBA150 g
UTJ- II#25 CK - 2220 g

Driveshaft AssemblyFront Driveshaft