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No, do what is right. All bolted assemblies are designed to function correctly with a specific range of bolt tension, and this bolt tension is usually* achieved by a specific combination of tightening torque and lubrication. The assembly will only function correctly if the manufacturer provides the correct specification to the person doing the assembly, and the person doing the assembly accurately follows the specification using tools calibrated to the specified tolerance.
*in some designs (Rover K Series being an example, IIRC), bolt strain is used as a proxy for tension.