i went ahead and replaced the wheel bearings and seals. then i did final install.

tighten the spindle nut to 55-65 ft-lb while rotating hub. on new bearings, you back off the sprindle 5 clicks, on used bearings 8 clicks

the axle flange bolts get torqued to 60-80 ft-lb

note: according to my official ford manual, the flange bolts get torqued last, after wheel is on and torqued. not sure whay

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