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Clicking sound 2010 Sport Trac AWD fix

mustang6878

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Year, Model & Trim Level
'10 Sport Trac Limited
I had developed a clicking sound on my 2010 Sport Trac Limited with the 4.6 V 8 and AWD. 105600 miles
I knew it was rotational, that is, as the front wheels rotated, the clicking slowed down from a hum to a distinct clicking as the wheel slowed down.
I had replaced both front hubs in less than a year. The hub bearings were torqued to specs.
I was fearing a CV joint, but closer inspection showed boots intact, no leaks...

So after grabbing and twisting various parts under the truck, I tried the front drive shaft.
BINGO!
The very front universal joint was wore, and there was perhaps 1/8 of an inch of play as it sat in the saddle.
26 bucks, a few hand tools and a trip to a friends press and I am quiet as a wren fart again...
I hope this may help others.
 






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