Kia Carnival (2007 year). Instruction — part 126

a. Substitute a known good set of wheels and tires.

b. Perform a road test.

c. If the vehicle still exhibits a shake or vibration, note the vehicle speed

and/or engine rpm which it occurs.
● Is the vibration felt ?
→ YES
Engine/transmission imbalance.
See the specification of TR group, EM group, FL group and EC group.
→ NO
Install the original tire/wheel assemblies one by one, Road testing at
each step until the damaged tire(s)/wheel(s) as necessary. Test the
system for normal operation.

Wheel /tire noise, vibration and harshness concerns are directly related to vehicle speed and are not generally affected
by acceleration, coasting or decelerating. Also, out-of-balance wheel and tires can vibrate at more than one speed. A
vibration that is affected by the engine rpm, or is eliminated by placing the transmission in Neutral is not related to the
tire and wheel. As a general rule, tire and wheel vibrations felt in the steering wheel are related to the front tire and
wheel assemblies. Vibrations felt in the seat or floor are related to the rear tire and wheel assemblies. This can initially
isolate a concern to the front or rear.
Careful attention must be paid to the tire and wheels. There are several symptoms that can be caused by damaged or
worn tire and wheels. Perform a careful visual inspection of the tires and wheel assemblies. Spin the tires slowly and
watch for signs of lateral or radial runout. Refer to the tire wear chart to determine the tire wear conditions and actions

WHEEL AND TIRE DIAGNOSIS

Rapid wear at the center

Rapid wear at both shoulders

Wear at one shoulder

a. Center-tread down to fabric due to

excessive over inflated tires

b. Lack of rotation

c. Excessive toe on drive wheels

d. Heavy acceleration on drive

a. Under-inflated tires

b. Worn suspension components

c. Excessive cornering speeds

d. Lack of rotation

a. Toe adjustment out of specification

b. Camber out of specification

c. Damaged strut

d. Damaged lower arm

Partial wear

Feathered edge

Wear pattern

a. Caused by irregular burrs on

brake drums

a. Toe adjustment out of

specification

b. Damaged or worn tie rods

c. Damaged knuckle

a. Excessive toe on non-drive

wheels

b. Lack of rotation

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >

SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Items

Specification

Type

Macpherson strut

Shock Absorber

Type

Gas

Stroke mm (in)

195.5 (7.70)

Expansion mm (in)

595.5 ± 3 (23.44 ± 0.12)

Compression mm (in)

400 + 3, -Free (15.75 + 3,

Free)

I.D. Color

DIESEL

WHITE

GASOLINE

RED

Damping force

(0.3 m/s)

DIESEL

Expansion N(kgf)

1265 ± 186 (129 ± 19)

Compression N (kgf)

618 ± 108 (63 ± 11)

GASOLINE

Expansion N(kgf)

980 ± 220 (100 ± 15)

Compression N (kgf)

588 ± 118 (60 ± 12)

Spring

DIESEL

Free height mm (in)

418.9 (16.49)

Load(kg)

I.D. Color

594.8~606.7

Yellow 2 point

582.9~594.7 Yellow 1 point

GASOLINE

Free height mm (in)

415.9 (16.37)

Load(kg)

I.D. Color

550.0~561.2

Green 2 point

538.8~549.9

Green 1 point

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Items

Specification

Type

Multi Link

Shock Absorber

Type

Gas

Stroke mm (in)

170 (6.68)

Expansion mm (in)

478.0 ± 3 (18.82 ± 0.12)

Compression mm (in)

308 + 3, -Free

(12.13 + 0.12, -Free)

I.D. Color

DIESEL

WHITE

GASOLINE

RED

Damping force

(0.3 m/s)

DIESEL

Expansion N(kgf)

1540 ± 216 (157 ± 22)

Compression N (kgf)

647 ± 127 (66 ± 13)

GASOLINE

Expansion N(kgf)

1422 ± 206 (145 ± 21)

Compression N (kgf)

549 ± 108 (56 ± 11)

DIESEL

Free height mm (in)

286.7 (11.29)

Load(kg)

I.D. Color

642.2~674.7

Yellow 2 point

Spring

610.0~642.2

Yellow 1 point

GASOLINE

Free height mm (in)

291.1(11.46)

Load(kg)

I.D. Color

623.6~653.0

White 2 point

594.2~623.6

White 1 point

WHEELS AND TIRES

Items

Specification

Tire Size

225/70 R16

235/60 R17

Wheel Size

Steel

6.5J

×16

Aluminium

6.5J

×16

6.5J

×17

Tire Pressure KPa

(kg/cm

², psi)

Front

Rear

225/70 R16

2.4(35)

2.4(35)

235/60 R17

2.4(35)

2.4(35)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Items

Front

Rear

Camber

0° ± 30´

-6´ ± 30´

Caster

to Ground

3°46´ ± 30´

-

to Body

4°40´

-

Toe-in mm(in)

0 ± 2(0 ± 0.0787)

2.6 ± 2(0.1024 ± 0.0787)

King pin angle

12°27´±30´

-

Tread mm(in)

1685(66.34)

1685(66.34)

TIGHTENING TORQUE

FRONT SUSPENSION

Items

Nm

kgf.m

lb-ft

Front strut assembly mounting nut(to body)

45 ~ 60

4.5 ~ 6.0

32.5 ~ 43.4

Front strut assembly self-locking nut

60 ~ 70

6 ~ 7

43.4 ~ 50.6

Front strut assembly mounting bolt(to knuckle)

100 ~ 120

10 ~ 12

72.3 ~ 86.8

Front lower arm ball joint mounting bolt(to knuckle)

90 ~ 120

9 ~ 12

65.1 ~ 86.8

Front lower arm bushing(A) mounting bolt(to subframe)

160 ~ 180

16 ~ 18

115.7 ~ 130.2

Front lower arm bushing(G) mounting bolt(to subframe)

160 ~ 180

16 ~ 18

115.7 ~ 130.2

Front stabilizer link self-locking nut

100 ~ 120

10 ~ 12

72.3 ~ 86.8

Front stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt(to Subframe)

39 ~ 60

3.9 ~ 6.0

28.2 ~ 43.4

Wheel nut

90 ~ 110

9 ~ 11

65.1 ~ 79.5

REAR SUSPENSION

Items

Nm

kgf.m

lb-ft

Rear shock absorber bracket mounting bolt(to body)

80 ~ 110

8 ~ 11

57.9 ~ 79.5

Rear shock absorber bracket mounting nut(to body)

90 ~ 120

9~ 12

65.1 ~ 86.8

Rear shock absorber nut (to rear knuckle)

140 ~ 160

14 ~ 16

101.2 ~ 115.7

Rear upper arm ball joint nut (to rear knuckle)

90 ~ 110

9 ~ 11

65.1 ~ 79.5

Rear upper arm self-locking nut (to cross member)

160 ~ 180

16 ~ 18

115.7 ~ 130.2

Rear lower arm mounting bolt (to rear knuckle)

160 ~ 180

16 ~ 18

115.7 ~ 130.2

Rear lower arm mounting nut (to cross member)

200 ~ 270

20 ~ 27

144.7 ~ 195.3

Rear assist arm mounting bolt (to rear knuckle)

90 ~ 110

9 ~ 11

65.1 ~ 79.5

Rear assist arm mounting nut (to cross member)

90 ~ 120

9 ~ 12

65.1 ~ 86.8

Trailing arm bracket mounting nut (to body)

80 ~ 110

8 ~ 11

57.9 ~ 79.5

Trailing arm self-locking nut (to rear knuckle)

80 ~ 100

8 ~ 10

57.9 ~ 72.3

Trailing arm mounting bolt(to bracket)

160~ 180

16 ~ 18

115.7 ~ 130.2

Rear stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt(to cross member)

39 ~ 60

3.9 ~ 6.0

28.2 ~ 43.4

Rear stabilizer link self-locking nut(to trailing arm)

50 ~ 65

5.0 ~ 6.5

36.2 ~ 47.0

Wheel nut

90 ~ 110

9 ~ 11

65.1 ~ 79.5

Rear cross member to body

160 ~ 180

16 ~ 18

115.7~130.2

Replace the self-locking nuts with new ones after removal.

LUBRICANTS

Items

The Recommended

Quantity

Front lower arm ball joint

Boot : CGMS03 (CMS-H006)
Ball seat : CGMS02 (CMS-H006)

As required

Rear upper arm ball joint

Boot : CGMS03 (CMS-H006)
Ball seat : CGMS01 (CMS-H006)

Rear assist arm ball joint

Stabilizer link ball joint(Front Rear)