2007 KIA CARNIVAL Workshop Manual

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the lower arm bolt (B) from the rear knuckle, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in
the illustration. Loosen the lower arm bolt (C) from the cross member.
4.Remove the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.
5.Remove the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B) from the cross member (C).

INSTALLATION
1.Pretighten the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B) to the cross member.
2.Install the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.
3.Install the lower arm bolt (B) to the rear knuckle and the lower arm bolt (C) to the cross member with a specified
torque, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
Bokt (B) : 120 ~ 160 (12 ~ 16, 86.8 ~ 115.7)
Bolt (C) : 200 ~ 270 (20 ~ 27, 144.7 ~ 195.3)

4.Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear 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 rear wheel and tire (A).
INSPECTION
Rear lower arm
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the center arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check the bolts for damage.
Spring
1.Check the spring for distortion, aging or damage.
2. Check the spring upper pad for aging or damage.

Rear Assist Arm

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
COMPONENTS

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire as shown in
the illustration.
4.Remove the rear assist arm (A) ball joint self - locking nut (B) and the cotter pin.

5.Remove the rear assist arm ball joint (A) by using the special tool(09568- 4A000).
6.Remove the rear assist arm (A) mounting nut (B) from the cross member.
INSTALLATION
1.Install the rear assist arm (A) mounting nut (B) to the cross member.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
90 ~ 120 (9 ~ 12, 65.1 ~ 86.8)

2.Install the rear assist arm (A) ball joint self - locking nut (B) and the cotter pin.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
160 ~ 180 (16 ~ 18, 115.7 ~ 130.2)
3.Install the brake caliper mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
50 ~ 60 (5.0 ~ 6.0, 36.2 ~ 43.4)
4.Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)