2007 KIA CARNIVAL Workshop Manual

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)

Front Lower Arm

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REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) when removing the front wheel and tire(A).
3. Remove the front lower arm (A) mounting bolt (B) from the knuckle.
4.Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (A, B).
REPLACEMENT
1.Using the special tools(09214- 32000 & 09216 - 211000), remove the bushing from the lower arm.

2.Apply soap solution to the following parts.
a. Outer surface of the bushing.
b. Inner surface of the lower bushing mounting part.
3. Using the special tools(09214- 32000 & 09216 - 21100), install the busing on the lower arm.
Insert bushing in the direction shown in the illustration.
Separation force is over 100 Nm (1000Kgf, 2204 lbf)
INSTALLATION
1. Install the lower arm mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
160 ~ 180 (16 ~ 18, 115.7 ~ 130.2)

2.Install the front lower arm (A) ball joint mounting bolt (B) to the knuckle.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
90 ~ 120 (9 ~ 12, 65.1 ~ 86.8)
3.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).
INSPECTION
1.Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.

4.Check all bolts.
5. Check the lower arm ball joint for rotating torque.
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly.
(2) Move the ball joint stud several times in a circular motion.
(3) Measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value :
1 ~ 3.5 Nm (10 ~ 35 kgf.cm, 0.72 ~ 2.53 lb - ft)
Measure torque using the special tool(09532- 11600) and torque wrench at the range of 0.5 - 2 rpm after
moving the ball joint stud 10 times at room temperature.
(4)If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.
(5) Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it
has drag and excessive play.