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Yes, as "merk23..." said, the helicoils were stock. Also used on other Fords to the displeasure of trans techs as I think they were used primarily on crossmembers in closed channels. Very stupid. The helicoil sits in what looks like a captive nut, but I think it just acts as a thickened ar...

Not only what Mike said, but those who remember the very old posts of the Roland Zuk era may recall the magnets come loose from the housing and may be reglued if you're industrious enough to take the whole thing apart (since it isn't made to be serviced).

I bet your noise is CV joint. You can make the shoes "clack" on my XR's with the drums off no problem. Rotate the rear WITH THE WHEEL AT RIDE HEIGHT. Be safe - jack car at rear point, put floor jack under control arm, CAREFULLY lift arm so as not to unload jackstand, turn wheel. I bet you ...