Torque specs
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According to the workshop manual...
To install, tighten the U-bolt nuts in 4 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten in a cross pattern to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten in a cross pattern to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten in a cross pattern to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
Stage 4: Tighten in a cross pattern to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
Stage 1: Tighten in a cross pattern to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten in a cross pattern to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten in a cross pattern to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
Stage 4: Tighten in a cross pattern to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
Torque Specifications
Description..........................Nm.....lb-ft
Shock absorber nuts..............90........66
Spring-to-frame nut..............300......222
Shackle-to-spring nut...........133.......98
Spring shackle-to-frame nut...133.......98
Description..........................Nm.....lb-ft
Shock absorber nuts..............90........66
Spring-to-frame nut..............300......222
Shackle-to-spring nut...........133.......98
Spring shackle-to-frame nut...133.......98