Need torque spec for front driver shaft nut on 89 200tqa

[Peter Golledge]

Bill Rowe wrote:
> 
> bentley calls for 207 ft lbs on my 87 5ktq but the driveshaft is different
> on the 89 200tqa (it uses a bolt as opposed to a nut).  is it the same
> torque spec?  my piece of s**t torque wrench only goes up to 150 ft lbs.
> assuming the proper spec is 207 on the 89 200tqa, approx how much more
> should i turn to get it right before stripping the damn thing (or is that
> not possible)?  i was thinking maybe a 1/4 of a turn or is that too much?
> thanx.

The Bentley for the 200 calls for 147ft/lb (200nm) plus 1/4 turn so you
are in luck.  I hope you are using a new bolt not reusing the
old one. :-)  Torque it with the wheel on the ground, don't roll
the car until it is tight unless you like doing wheel bearings.

Regards
-- 
Peter Golledge

89 200TQ (Wagon + Sedan), 79 Porsche 930, 89 SAAB 900i