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Originally Posted by gmd2003
Sort of , it's talking about a torque angle gauge reading . The bolts used are stretch bolts . So you start with 60 Newton meters to get things started using a standard gauge . Then you apply 50 degrees twice to actually stretch the bolt to spec using the degree meter . So obviously you need new bolts since that process weakens them .
George
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Thanks. I was aware of the stretched bolts, but wasn't sure if it was 100° total.
In an effort to answer my own question, I thought the bottom reinforcement plate was
59Nm +90°, so I looked that up for comparison.
Hmmm.
According to this I'm 30° short, and I don't think I tightened the rear first.
I get the feeling the gauge only goes 90°, so that's why it's spec'ed in 2 parts.
