Dodge Repair: whell bearing hub torque spec., dodge avenger, cotter pin

Question
What is the torque spec on a wheel bearing hub for a 97 dodge avenger and if over torqued will it go bad again

Answer
AC"FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Shift the knuckle to the outside in order to maintain the
clearance between the front hub assembly mounting bolts
and the drive shaft.
Caution
1. Do not damage the ball joint boot.
2. For vehicles with ABS, be careful not to damage the
rotor.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AADRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
(1) Be sure to install the drive shaft washer as shown.
(2) Use the special tool to tighten the drive shaft nut.
Caution
Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make
sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.
(3) If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match,
tighten the nut up to 255 Nm (188 ft.lbs.) in maximum.
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend
it securely.
INSPECTION
WHEEL BEARING BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK
(1) Install the special tool to the front hub assembly, and
then tighten it to the specified torque 196 -- 255 Nm
(145 -- 188 ft.lbs.).
(2) Use the special tool to measure the hub rotation starting
torque.
Limit: 1.0 Nm (9 in.lbs.) or less
(3) The torque should be at the limit value. The hub should
has no engagement or feeling of roughness.
HUB END PLAY CHECK
(1) Install the special tool to the front hub assembly, and
then tighten it to the specified torque 196 -- 255 Nm
(145 -- 188 ft.lbs.).
(2) Measure the play in the hub axial direction.
Limit: 0.05 mm (.002 in.)
(3) If the play exceeds the limit, replace the front hub assembly.
Washer
MB990767
196 -- 255 Nm
145 -- 188 ft.lbs.
MB990998
MB990326
196 -- 255 Nm
145 -- 188 ft.lbs.
MB990998