Kia Carnival (2007 year). Manual — part 122

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS

Tool (Number and Name)

Illustration

Use

09568-4A000
Ball joint remover

Removal of Ball joint
(Front upper arm/lower arm, & Rear
upper arm)

09532-11600
Preload socket

Measurement of the front lower arm
ball joint starting torque.
(Use with torque wrench)

09546-26000
Strut spring compressor

Compression of the coil spring

09214-32000
Mount bushing remover and installer

Removal & installation of lower arm
bushing(G)
(Use with 09216-21100)

09216-21100
Mount bushing remover and installer

Removal & installation of lower arm
bushing(G)
(Use with 09216-32000)

09216-21600
Mount bushing remover and installer
arbor

Removal and installation of trailing
arm bushing
(Use with 09552-38100)

09552-38100

Removal and installation of the rear

09552-38100
Rear trailing arm bushing remover
and installer

Removal and installation of the rear
trailing arm bushing
(Use with 09216-21600)

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >

TROUBLESHOOTING

Vehicle inspection

SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom

Suspect Area

Remedy (See page)

Squeak or grunt-noise from the front
suspension, occurs more in cold
ambient temperatures-more
noticeable over rough roads or when
turning

Front stabilizer bar

Under these conditions, the noise is
acceptable.

Clunk-noise from the front
suspension, occurs in and out of turns

Loose front struts or shocks

Inspect for loose nuts or bolts.
Tighten to specifications.

Clunk-noise from the rear
suspension, occurs when shifting from
reverse to drive

Loose rear suspension components

Inspect for loose or damaged rear
suspension components.
Repair or install new components as
necessary.

Click or pop - noise from the front
suspension - more noticeable over
rough roads or over bumps

Worn or damaged ball joints

Install new lower arm as necessary.

Click or pop - noise occurs when
vehicle is turning

Worn or damaged ball joints

Install new lower arm as necessary.

Click or snap - occurs when
accelerating around a corner

Damaged or worn Birfield joint

Repair or install a new Birfied joint as
necessary.
See DS group - driveshaft.

accelerating around a corner

See DS group - driveshaft.

Front suspension noise - A squeak,
creak, or rattle noise - occurs mostly
over bumps or rough roads

Steering components
Loose or bent front struts or shock
absorbers
Damaged spring or spring mounts
Damaged or worn arm bushings
Worn or damaged stabilizer bar
bushing or links

Go to detailed test A.

Groaning or grinding - noise from the
front strut, occurs when driving on
bumpy roads or turning the vehicle

Uneven seating surface between the
insulator and panel by the burrs
around the strut insulator mounting
bolts and the insulator boltes
mounting holes

Repair or install a new parts as
necessary.

Rear suspension noise - a squeak,
creak or rattle noise - occurs mostly
over bumps or rough roads

Loose or bent rear shock absorbers
Damaged spring or spring mounts
Damaged or worn control arm
bushings

Go to detailed test B.

Shudder - occurs during acceleration
from a slow speed or stop

Rear axle assembly mis-positioned
Damaged or worn front suspension
components

Check the axle mounts and rear
suspension for damage or wear.
Repair as necessary.
Check for a loose stabilizer bar,
damaged or loose strut/strut bushings
or loose or worn ball joints. Inspect
the steering linkage for wear or
damage. Repair or Install new
components as necessary.

Shimmy - most noticeable on
coast/deceleration - also hard steering
condition

Excessive positive caster

Check the caster alignment angle.
Correct as necessary.

Tire noise - hum/moan at constant
speeds

Abnormal wear patterns

Spin the tire and Check for tire wear.
Install a new tire as necessary.
Inspect for damaged/worn suspension
components. Perform wheel
alignment.

Tire noise - noise tone lowers as the
vehicle speed is lowered

Out-of-balance tire

Balance the tire and road test. Install
a new tire as necessary.

Tire noise - ticking noise, change with
speed

Nail puncture or stone in tire tread

Inspect the tire. Repair or replace as
necessary.

Wheel and tire - vibration and noise
concern is directly related to vehicle
speed and is not affected by
acceleration, coasting or decelerating

Damaged or worn tire

Go to detailed test C.

Tire wobble or shudder - occurs at
lower speeds

Damaged wheel bearings

Spin the tire and check for abnormal
wheel bearing play or roughness.
Adjust or Install new wheel bearings
as necessary.
See DS group - front/rear axle.

Damaged wheel

Inspect the wheel for damage. Install
a new wheel as necessary.

Damaged or worn suspension
components

Inspect the suspension components
for wear or damage. Repair as
necessary.