Kia Carnival (2009+). Manual — part 342

Check the vehicle alignmnt.
! Is the alignment within specification ?
! YES
Go to
! NO
Adjust the alignment as necessary.
See page SS-69 (wheel alignment).

BRAKE DRAG DIAGNOSIS

Apply the brakes while driving.

! Does drift or pull occur when the brakes are applied ?

! YES
See BR group - specification.

! NO
If the steering wheel is in the center, the vehicle is OK.

If the steering wheel is off-center, Go to Detailed TestF.

DETAILED TEST F : STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER

CONDITIONS

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

CHECK THE CLEAR VISION

Place the vehicle on an alignment rack.

! Is the clear vision within specification ?

! YES
Go toF2.

! NO
Adjust the clear vision to specification.

INSPECT THE STEERING COMPONENTS

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Inspect the steering components for excessive wear or damage.

See ST group - specification.
! Are the steering components excessively worn or damaged ?
! YES
Repair or Install new components as necessary.
! NO
If it tracks correctly, vehicle is OK.
If it tracks incorrectly, Go to Detailed Test

DETAILED TEST G : TRACKS INCORRECTLY

CONDITIONS

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

CHECK THE CASTER

Place the vehicle on an alignment rack.

! Is the caster within specification ?

! YES
Go toG2.

!NO
Replace bent or damaged parts.

CHECK THE REAR SUSPENSION

1. Measure the vehicle wheel base for LH and RH.
2. Compare the measurements.

! Are the measurements the same ?
! YES
If the ride is smooth, vehicle is OK.
If the ride is rough, Go to Detailed Test
! NO
Inspect the rear suspension components for wear or damage.
Repair or Install new components as necessary.

DETAILED TEST H : ROUGH RIDE

CONDITIONS

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

CHECK THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

1. Raise support the vehicle.
2. Inspect the front shock absorber for oil leaks or damage.

! Are the tires excessively worn or damaged ?
! YES
Install new front shock absorbers.
! NO
Go to

CHECK THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Inspect the rear shock absorbers for oil leaks or damage.

! Are the rear shock absorbers leaking ?

! YES
Install new rear shock absorbers.

! NO
The vehicle is OK. Go toTROUBLESHOOTING.

DETAILED TEST I : EXCESSIVE NOISE

CONDITIONS

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

INSPECT THE SUSPENSION

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Inspect the shock absorber mounting bolts.

! Are the mounting bolts loose or broken ?
! YES
Tighten or Install new shock absorber mounting bolts.
! NO
Go to

INSPECT THE SPRING AND TORSION BARS

Inspect the springs and stabilizer bars for damage.

! Are the spring or stabilizer bars damaged ?

! YES
Install new spring and/or stabilizer bars.

Install new spring and/or stabilizer bars.

! NO
Go toI3.

INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION

Inspect the front suspension components for excessive wear or damage.

! Are the front suspension components worn or damaged ?

! YES
Install new front suspension components.

! NO
The vehicle is OK. Go toTROUBLESHOOTING.

DETAILED TEST J : INCORRECT TIRE WEAR

CONDITIONS

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

INSPECT THE TIRES

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Inspect the tires for uneven wear on the inner or outer shoulder.

! Is there uneven tire wear ?
! YES
Align the vehicle. Install new tires if badly worn.
! NO
Go to

UNEVEN TIRE WEAR

Inspect the tires for a feathering pattern.

! Do the tires have a feathering pattern ?

! YES
Align the vehicle. Install new tires if badly worn.

! NO
Go toJ3.

CHECK FOR CUPPED TIRE

Inspect the tires for cupping or dishing.

! Are the tires cupped or dished ?

! YES
Balance and Rotate the tires.

! NO
The vehicle is OK. Go toTROUBLESHOOTING.

DETAILED TEST K : VIBRATION

CONDITIONS

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

ROAD TEST

Accelerate the vehicle to the speed at which the customer indicated the
vibration occured.

! Is the vibration present ?

! YES
Go toK2.

! NO
The vehicle is OK. Go toTROUBLESHOOTING.

INSPECT THE TIRES

1. Raise and support the vehicle with a frame contact hoist.
2. Inspect the tires for extreme wear or damage, cupping, or flat spots.

! Are the tires OK ?
! YES
Go to
! NO
Check the suspension components for misalignment, abnormal wear, or
damage that may have contributed to the tire wear.
Correct the suspension concerns and Install new tires.

INSPECT THE WHEEL BEARINGS

Spin the tires by hand to check for wheel bearing rougness.

! Is the front wheel bearing OK ?

! YES
Go toK4.

! NO
Install new front wheel bearings as necessary.
See Ds group - front axle.

TIRE/WHEEL BALANCE

Check the tire/wheel balance.

! Are the tires balanced ?

! YES
Go toK5.

! NO
Balance the tires and wheels as necessary.

MEASURE THE RUNOUTS

For each wheel position measure, locate and mark the following items.
- High point of the tire/wheel assembly total radial runout
- High point of the wheel radial runout
- High point of the wheel lateral runout

! Are the runouts as specified ?

! YES
Go toK7.

! NO
Go toK6.

SUBSTITUTE THE WHEELS AND TIRE