Torque on Trailing Arm Pivot Bolts

[RONIN10]

I've looked all over the forums, Bentley, and Idiot guide and can't seem to find a reference value for the torque on the pivot bolts for the trailing arms. You know, the bolts which pass through the small end of trailing arm with the bonded rubber bushing and large spacers. This is for a 1969 IRS Beetle.

Any tribal knowledge out there?

Thanks in advance.
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Andrew

Oscar: 1976 Westfalia Deluxe Camper, 2.0L FI, Manual Transaxle

[hazetguy]

late bentley sez: "tighten the bolt to 120Nm (87 ft. lbs). lock the bolt by peening it to the shoulder of the bracket. note- to prevent tension in the bonded rubber mounting, tighten the fitted bolt with the diagonal arm extended."
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[RONIN10]

Thanks for the info, not sure how I missed that in my Bentley, went through it several times.

Cheers.
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Andrew

Oscar: 1976 Westfalia Deluxe Camper, 2.0L FI, Manual Transaxle

[hazetguy]

it's not listed in the 66-69 bentley, it is listed in the 70-79 bentley.
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