Kia Carens. Manual — part 198

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Service special tools

Tool(Name & Number)

Illustration

Use

0K201 170 AA0
Engine supprot

Used to supprot engine.

0K2A1 341 001
Coil spring comp

Used to remove and install coil spring.

0K130 322 020
Attachment

Used to support engine

0K2A1 342 AA0
Rubber bushing exchange set

Used to remove and install lower arm.

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Suspension system

Problem

Possible cause

Action

Body rolls

Deteriorated stabilizer bar
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bar bushing
Worn or deteriorated lower arm bushing
Shock absorber malfunction

Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace

Poor riding comfort

Weak coil spring
Shock absober malfunction

Replace
Replace

Abnormal noise from
suspension

Poor lubrication or wear of lower arm ball
joint
Loose peripheral installation
Shock absorber malfunction
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bar bushing
Worn or deteriorated lower arm bushing

Replace, Lubricate
Tighten
Replace
Replace
Replace

Unstable riding

Weak coil spring
Shock absorber malfunction
Worn or deteriorated lower arm bushing
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bar bushing
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Damaged lower arm ball joint
Steering system maflunction
Deformed wheel, imbalanced

Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Replace
Refer to steering system
Refer to wheel and tire

Heavey steering wheel
operation

Poor lubrication or wear of lower arm all
join
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Steering system malfunction
Deformed wheel, imbalanced

Replace, Lubricate
Adjust
Refer to steering system
Refer to wheel and tire

Steering pulls to one side

Weak coil spring
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bar bushing
Worn or deteriorated lower arm busing
Damaged lower arm all joint
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Steering system malfunction
Brake system malfunction
Deformed wheel, imbalanced

Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Refer to steering system
Refer to Brake system
Refer to and tire

Steering wheel vibrates

Damaged lower arm ball joint
Shock absorber malfunction
Loose shock absorber installation
Worn or deteriorated lower arm bush
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bar bush
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Worn or damaged wheel bearing
Steering system maflunction
Deformed wheel, imbalanced

Replace
Replace
Tighten
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Replace
Refer to steering system
Refer to wheel and tire

Steering wheel does not return

Lower arm ball joint stuck or damaged
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Steering system malfunction
Deformed wheel, imbalanced

Replace
Adjust
Refer to steering system
Refer to wheel and tire

Troubleshooting guide

Wheel and tire

Problem

Possible cause

Action

Excessive or irregular tire wear

Incorrect toe adjust ment
Mafunction of brake system

Refer to suspension
Refer to brake system

Premature tire wear

Excessive tire pressure
Insufficient tire pressure and high-speed

Adjust
Adjust

Tire squeal

Incorrect tire pressure
Tire deterioration

Adjust
Replace

Road noise and body vibration

Insufficient tire pressure
Unbalanced wheel(s)
Deformed wheel(s) or tire(s)
Irregular tire wear

Adjust
Adjust
Repair or replace
Replace

Steering wheel vibration

Tire wear
Unbalanced to damaged wheel
Damaged tire
Unequal tire pressure
Loose lug bolt
Unbalanced wheel

Replace
Repair or replace
Replace
Adjust
Tighten
Adjust

Uneven (one-side) braking

Unequal tire pressures
Malfunction of braking system

Adjust
Refer to Brake system

Steering wheel instability

Incorrect tire pressures
Unequal tire wear(between left and right)
Unbalanced tire pressure
Different tire types used together
Incorrect lug bolt tightening

Adjust
Replace
Adjust
Replace
Tighten

General driving instability

unequal tire pressures
Damaged and unbalanced whees
Loose lug bolt

Adjust
Repair or adjust
Tighten

Excessive steering wheel grab

Loose lug bolt
Incorrect front wheel bearing preload

Tighten
Refer to Driveshaft and axle

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Wheel alignment preinspection

1. Set tire inflation pressures to recommended pressure, if necessary.(Refer to Wheel and tires)

2. Inspect front wheel bearing play ; replace bearing if necessary. (Refer to Driveshaft system)

3. Inspect wheel and tire runout. (Refer to wheel and tires)

4. Inspect ball joints and steering linkage for excessive play.

5. Vehicle must be on a level surface and have no luggage or passenger load.

6. Jounce the vehicle to check operation of shock absorbers.

7. Difference in height, between left and right sides of vehicle, from center of wheel up to edge of fender must

not exceed 0.39 in(10 mm)

8. Check that fuel tank is full, radiator coolant and engine oil are at specified levels, and spare tire, jack and

tools are in designated positions.

Adjustments

Steering angle-maximum turning angle to left and to right.

1. Place both front wheels on a turning radius gauge.

2. Turn wheels fully to left and note angles for left (inner) and right (outer) wheels.

3. Loosen both left and right tie rod jam nuts, then turn both tie rods to achieve specified angles. Tighten jam

nuts.

4. Repeat for a full right turn ; right is now inner and left is now outer.

5. Tighten tie-rod jam nuts.

Tightening torque : 41~55 lb-ft(55~75 N·m, 5.6~7.6 kg-m)

6. Inspect and adjust toe after adjusting steering angle.

Caster and camber

1. Attach caster/camber gauge to front hubs per manufacturer's instructions, and note readings.