Originally Posted by
Omniscient
So 25, loosen, 50, loosen, 75?
No.
Torque them to 25 ft/lbs and then torque to 50 ft/lbs. One at a time, loosen 1/2 turn, then re-torque to 50 ft/lbs. Do this 3 times per stud and then do a final torque to 75 ft/lbs. Keep in mind, this is all done in the normal criss-cross fashion working your way out.