How to replace the inner and outer tie rods on both sides?

2013 DODGE CHARGER
70,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I need the instructions on replacing the inner and outer tie rods on both sides and does the jam nut have to go on a certain way?
Aug 25, 2024 at 9:15 AM
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Yes, you want the flat side of the jam nut downward, here is a guide to help you see how to pop loose the taper fit shank on the outer tie rod end. Also, I included instructions on how to do the repair job correctly in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement

Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
Aug 25, 2024 at 7:04 PM
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Okay, so, the jam nut is different on each side of it .
Aug 25, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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Yes, please keep the orientation correct. I would take a picture using your phone before you take it apart to avoid confusion.
Aug 26, 2024 at 7:59 AM
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One last thing, when I turn the wheel on the car it makes like ball bearings rolling around but it’s light and I hear the brakes scraping against the rotor, is that normal?
Aug 27, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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Sorry, we only handle one problem per thread, please post your new question here, you must be logged in. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? that way I can tell for sure what's going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
Aug 27, 2024 at 12:42 PM
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You want me to post a video scraping noise?
Aug 27, 2024 at 12:47 PM
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In the new question, yes.
Aug 27, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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Okay, I went ahead and opened the new question. I will send the video tomorrow.
Aug 27, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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Thanks for letting us know.
Aug 27, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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One tie rod boot is torn but the other isn’t but ik you your suppptk be able to pivot the tie rod joint but it’s not supposed to make a clunking noise like this is it.
Aug 28, 2024 at 7:21 AM
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Yep, that noise ot normal, thanks for the video.
Aug 28, 2024 at 8:35 AM
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Okay, so, that one is good but the other one the boot irks torn. so, I should replace that one, right?
Aug 28, 2024 at 8:39 AM
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Yes, torn boots are not good and should be replaced.
Aug 28, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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I’m talking about the noise from that video I sent with the knocking, is that normal?
Aug 28, 2024 at 9:13 AM
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I was confused because the message said ot so I didn’t know if you meant it’s not normal or that it is normal I’m sorry for the confusion.
Aug 28, 2024 at 11:31 AM
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Are you still there?
Aug 29, 2024 at 6:42 AM
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I am here, but I am commenting on the other question you posted.
Aug 29, 2024 at 10:10 AM
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Oh, okay, is that noise normal just to confirm before I replace that one.
Aug 29, 2024 at 10:28 AM
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Yes, if you twist the tie rod end it will make that noise, new tie rod ends make that noise as well. This is not to say if the tie rod is loose (play) it will make that noise as well so if that is any question replace it.
Aug 30, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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I’ll go ahead and replace it cause it hasn’t been done and it needs an alignment so they may say something so I’m go ahead and knock it while I’m doing the other side with torn boot and I can also move the tension struct at the bolt location by hand but on the other side i cannot.
Aug 30, 2024 at 10:07 AM
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Sounds good when it comes to steering it is best to be safe than sorry.
Aug 31, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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I can twist the tension struct by hand close to the bushing but on the other side I can’t.
Aug 31, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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Better replace it to be safe.
Sep 1, 2024 at 9:37 AM
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