Spindle tightening spec question

The proper procedure is right there in the FSM. The tightening spec is not the final tightening spec, it’s just to seat the bearings in the proper spot. Then the spindle nut gets backed off completely, and then finger tightened so that the cotter pin can be inserted.

The final spec is just .001-.003” of end play, with the nut finger tightened. That indicates no preload at all, because there is still end play.