Kia Carnival (2009+). Manual — part 175

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

TIRE WEAR

1. Measure the tread depth of the tires.

Tread depth [limit] : 1.6 mm (0.063 in)

2. If the remaining tread(A) depth is less than the limit, replace the tire.

When the tread depth of the tires is less than 1.6 mm (0.063 in), the wear indicators(B) will appear.

TIRE ROTATION

Rotate the tires in the pattern illustrated.

CHECKING FOR PULL AND WANDER

If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following wheel rotation procedure.

1. Rotate the front right and front left tires, and perform a road test in order to confirm vehicle stability.

2. If the steering pulls to the opposite side, rotate the front and rear tires, and perform a road test again.

3. If the steering continues to pull to one side, rotate the front right and left tires again, and perform a road test.

4. If the steering continues to pull to the opposite side, replace the front wheels with new ones.

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

When using commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment (caster, camber, toe) to inspect the
front wheel alignment, always position the car on a level surface with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
Prior to inspection, make sure that the front suspension and steering system are in normal operating condition and
that the wheels and tires face straight ahead and the tires are inflated to the specified pressure.

TOE

Toe is a measurement of how much the front of the wheels are turned in or out from the straight-ahead position.

Item

Description

A - B < 0

Positive (+) toe (toe in)

A - B > 0

Negative (-) toe (toe out)

When the wheels are turned in toward the front of the vehicle, toe is positive (+) (toe in). When the wheels are turned
out toward the front of the vehicle, toe is negative(-) (toe out). Toe is measured in degrees, from side to side, and
totaled.

[FRONT]

Toe-in(B-A or angle a+b) is adjusted by turning the tie rod turnbuckles. Toe-in on the left front wheel can be reduced
by turning the tie rod toward the rear of the car. Toe- in change is adjusted by turning the tie rods for the right and left
heels simultaneously at the same amount as follows.

Standard value :
Toe-in
Total : 0°±0.2°
Individual : 0°±0.1°

• Toe-in adjustment should be made by turning the right and left tie rods at the same amount.
• When adjusting toe-in, loosen the outer bellows clip to prevent twisting the bellows.
• After the adjustment, tighten the tie rod end lock nuts firmly and reinstall the bellows clip.
• Adjust each toe-in to be the range of ±0.1°.

Tie rod(A) Specified torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
70 ~ 80 (7 ~ 8, 50.6 ~ 57.8)
Standard value :
Toe-in
Total : 0°±0.2°
Individual : 0°±0.1°

[REAR]

Standard value :
Toe-in
Total : 0.26°±0.2°
Individual : 0.17°±0.1°

Adjust the toe-in by turning the cambolt of the assist arm.

Left cambolt : Clockwise ! toe-in
Right cambolt : Clockwise ! toe-out
The variation of toe by a rotation of the cambolt :
About 0.3°
Standard value :
Toe-in
Total : 0.26°±0.2°
Individual : 0.17°±0.1°

• Each toe should be within ±0.1°.

If the difference between right and left is not within ±0.2°, repeat adjustment.

• After adjusting the cambolt, tighten the nut to the specified torque.

Specified torque
90 ~ 120 Nm (9 ~ 12 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
Standard value :
Toe-in
Total : 0.26°±0.2°
Individual : 0.17°±0.1°
Left cambolt : Clockwise ! toe-in
Right cambolt : Clockwise ! toe-out