Hi - when re-fitting rear shock-absorbers, I understand that torque of the lower mounting bolt should be set with the wheels on the ground. Having said that, it doesn't look as though my torque wrench+ socket will fit with the springs in place.
Alternatively can I, before removing the wheel, record the measurement from the centre of the wheel to a reference point directly above it, then after the shock is in place, jack up the hub to create that same distance from hub centre to my reference point and tighten to correct torque?
Does it matter whether the spring is in place when jacking up?
Any thoughts, or better still, definitive answer would be really appreciated. Thanks.
Alternatively can I, before removing the wheel, record the measurement from the centre of the wheel to a reference point directly above it, then after the shock is in place, jack up the hub to create that same distance from hub centre to my reference point and tighten to correct torque?
Does it matter whether the spring is in place when jacking up?
Any thoughts, or better still, definitive answer would be really appreciated. Thanks.