2007 KIA CARNIVAL steering

Hydraulic Power Steering System

Power Steering Gear

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)

14.Remove the power steering gear box (A) from the sub- frame by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
60 ~ 80 (6.0 ~ 8.0, 43~58)
INSTALLATION
Be sure to connect between a tube and a hose as shown in the illustration.
1.Installation is the reverse of removal.
2. After installation, bleed the power steering system. (Refer to the air bleeding in ST group)
3. Adjust the wheel alignment. (Refer to SS group)
DISASSEMBLY
1.Remove the tie rod end (B) from the tie rod (A).

Power Steering Hoses

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.

6.Remove the under cover and then loosen the oil cooler tube bracket bolts. (Refer to BD - group)
Be sure to connect between a tube and a hose as shown in the illustration.
7.Installation is reverse of the removal.
8. After installation, bleed the power steering system. (Refer to the air bleeding in ST group)

Power Steering Oil Pump