Kia Carnival (2009+). Instruction — part 312

9. Remove the vehicle speed sensor connector (A).

10. Remove the control cable assembly(C) by removing the nut (A) and clip (B).

11. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler hoses (B) from the tubes by loosening the clamps (A).

12. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (A).

13. Remove the starter motor by disconnecting the connector. (see EE group)

14. Using the SST(09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

15. Remove the transaxle insulator mounting (B) bolts (A).

16. Remove the front wheels. (see SS group)

17. Lift up the vehicle.

18. Remove the power steering column joint bolt and the VRS connector (A). (see ST group)

19. Remove the under cover (A).

20. Drain the transaxle fluid.

21. Drain power steering fluid through the return tube(A). (see ST group)

22. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube (A) from the power steering oil pump.

23. Disconnect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link from the front knuckle. (see SS group)

24. Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts.

25. Remove the mounting bolts from the sub frame by supporting the sub frame with a jack. (see SS group)

26. Remove drive shaft from transaxle. (see DS group).

27. Install a jack for supporting the transaxle assembly.

28. Remove the drive plate bolts (A) and the transaxle lower mounting bolts (B-4EA).

29. Lifting the vehicle up and lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the following :

• Adjust the shift cable.
• Refill the transaxle with fluid.
• Refill the radiator with engine coolant.
• Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
• Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, assemble them, and apply grease to prevent

corrosion.

1. Lowering the vehicle or lifting up a jack, install the transaxle assembly.

2. Tighten the transaxle lower mounting bolts (B-4EA).

TORQUE:
65~85 Nm(6.5~8.5 kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb-ft)

3. Install the drive plate bolts (A) by turning the timing gear.

TORQUE:
46~53 Nm(4.6~5.3 kgf.m, 33.3~38.3 lb-ft)

4. After removing a jack, insert the drive shafts. (see DS group)

5. Install the sub frame. (see SS group).

6. Tighten the roll stopper mounting bolts.

TORQUE:
90~110 Nm(9~11 kgf.m, 65.1~79.5 lb-ft)

7. Connect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link to the front knuckle. (see SS group)