Installation of 48-51 rear springs (same Manual used for 1952, same instructions in 1954 Shop Manual):

Installation, step 5: Install U-bolt lockwashers and nuts and tighten to 75-90 ft-lb. other torque specs

The word "replace" is not used in this Manual. The word "new" is used in this section for replacement with "new" other parts.

Perhaps the word "replace" means to replace the part that was taken off? What manual used the word "replace"?

48-51/52 front spring installation - basically, the same procedure as used for rear springs