Kia Carnival (2009+). Manual — part 279

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
40 ~ 50 (4.0 ~ 5.0, 29 ~ 36)

4. After making the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation, remove the steering wheel using a SST

(09561-11002).

Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it ; it may damage the steering column.

5. Loosen the screws, and then remove the lower crash pad (A).

6. Loosen the screws, and then remove the steering column upper (B) and lower shrouds (A).

7. Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the clock sprig (B).

8. Disconnect the connectors (A) and remove the mutifunction switch (B).

9. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (B) from the steering gear assembly.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
13 ~ 18 (1.3 ~ 1.8, 9.4 ~ 13.0)

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

10. Remove the steering column assembly by loosening the steering column mounting bolts and nut (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
13 ~ 18 (1.3 ~ 1.8, 9.4 ~ 13.0)

INSTALLATION

Before installing, apply multi purpose grease to each moving parts.

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Align the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation when installing the steering wheel.
When installing the clock spring, refer the RT group to prevent the damage of clock spring inner cable.

DISASSEMBLY

KEY LOCK ASSEMBLY

1. Make a groove on head of the special bolt (A) by using a punch.

2. Remove the key lock assembly (A) from the steering column (B) by loosing special bolts.

3. When reassembling the key lock assembly, loosely install new special bolts to the steering column shaft.

4. Tighten the special bolt until its head is cut off.

UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the universal joint (B) assembly from the steering column assembly (C) by loosening the bolt (A).

2. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.

INSPECTION

1. Check the steering column shaft for damage and deformation.

2. Check connection for play, damage and smooth operation.

3. Check the joint bearing for wear and damage.