Kia Carnival (2009+). Instruction — part 163

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.

Suspension System

Front Suspension System - Front Stabilizer

Bar

Suspension System

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

COMPONENTS

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

REMOVAL

1. Remove the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.

Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handlethe steering
wheel.

2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

3. 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).

4. Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.

5. After removing both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts (B) and cotterpin (C), remove the ball joint by

using the special tool(09568-4A000).