At 08:03 PM 1/21/2011, David Clarkson wrote...
>I always check the torque on mine when changing oil. I think Bentley
>calls for something like 33 ft./lbs. or torque on them and that just
>seems a bit low

Actually, if anything, it sounds a bit high. Vanagon CV bolts are M8,
either metric grade 10.9 or 12.9. For such bolts, standard torque
tables call for 24-29 ft-lb, although some go up to 33.

The important thing is to use the Schnorr lock washers. The common
split type ones simply won't work.
http://www.schnorr.com/docs/safetywashers.pdf