Same principle applies to the coil spring. Grab a jack with a block of wood on top and apply upward pressure to the spring perch (not control arm).

This is more as a preventative maintenance check. You should still get your wheels aligned, but if the technician says they cannot get them in spec, or if you get ongoing irregular wear then it's a good indication that a balljoint, or one or some of the rear suspension bushes are flogged.

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2005 3.0d Sport - Sapphire Black
Engine : Bluefin Superchip Tune,
Wheels & Sus: Style 168s (10.5s all round), H&R RDA Spacers, Bilstein B12, Eibach 40mm drop, Whiteline RSB
Exterior: Le Mans flares, 4.6is kit F&R
Interior: Dynavin N6, Blackvue DR650 dash cams

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