Technical Rear suspension

[chase]

I have just replaced the rear trailing arm on my sons 1997 Punto , i torqued the pivot bolt up to 111 lb ft as stated in the manual , is this correct ? as it seems high for what is essentially 2 taper roller bearings . Can some one please confirm this is correct.

 

[s and b]

i always tightened them till they felt right
always with the wheel on the ground mind

 

[DaveMcT]

If there is a spacer tube between the bearings all it needs is enough torque to stop the bolts coming loose. If the tube is compressed the bearings will get crushed.

 

[chase]

Looking at the old one its a plastic spacer tube which could compress if over tightened ! Thats why im asking for advice !!

 

[DaveMcT]

Get the official Fiat figure. Haynes can be oh so creative. But some plastics are very tough.