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Originally Posted by McRod
When replacing the wet bolts remember to only tighten the nut down to the shoulder on the bolt and don't over tighten. Do not try to turn the bolt head. It's splined and not meant to spin. If you put the nut on the outside (grease zert on wet bolt on inside), it will make for a very easy inspection to ensure the nut is not backing off.
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The torque specs on the nut for the shoulder type shackle/hanger bolts is 30 to 50 ft lbs. Just replaced one, so that is fresh in my memory.