All my experience has been with Syncros.
It is listed as 258 ft/lbs, on the back of the bible, as if it were the
same for all Vanagons. Inside, it is worded as Jim states.
Thanks,

*Miguel*

*The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically because
you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. *
*- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary*

On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 9:19 AM, sailingfc @dslextreme.com <
sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote:

> 258 is for the axle nut to the outer shaft of the CV joint for a Syncro.
> Just did one last month.
>
> -Dick-
> 87 Syncro (Blaze)
>
> On Wednesday, December 17, 2014, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > For 85 2wd Vanagon, Bentley states 258 ft/lbs torque on front axle nut.
> > This must be a mistake, no?
> > *Miguel*
> >
> > *The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically
> because
> > you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. *
> > *- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary*
> >
>