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Originally Posted by Mr. Boone
"...I think the fact that the factory recommends only 96 Ft Lbs is testimony that most nuts and bolts really do not need to be as tight as you think they do. I think it is very important to torque all nuts and bolts properly to spec and not by feel."
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Hi,
All threaded fasteners are elastic and actually work by stretching a specified amount (the torque spec). This stretching puts the fastener under tension which prevents it from simply working loose due to vibration. The amount of tension is determined by the materia(s) used, the threadpitch and depth. It's very important to follow the torque specs to insure that the fastener does not work itself loose (too loose) or conversely that the threads aren't stripped (too tight). Hope this helps...
Happy Motoring!...Jim'99