Torque specifications for struts

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I have no real idea, but is this an "exact" way of saying:
Tighten to XX foot lbs and then 1/4 turn?
-Scott in BOSTON seeking knowledge on this one.

> Subject: Re: Bilstein install ? - Type 44, rear
> > Further, Al Powell wrote to say he bets the Bilstein instructions are meant
> > to read 37 +/- 7.5 ft lbs.  I think he's right ... upon reading further in
> > the newer Bentley I find they do spec 37 ft lbs for the 200Q20v.
> it could also really mean 37 + 7.5 ft lbs, with the "minus xero"
> omitted.  IE, at least 37 and don't go over 44.5.  I'd just give it one
> good grunt...
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