Normally, you don't replace the tie rods, you replace the tie rod ends or ball joints when they are loose. Usually, you can feel this in the steering, kind of a loose, sloppy response.
How Do I Know If Tie Rod Needs Replaced?
Unusual tire wear.visual and manually inspecting them to see if the boots are worn/torn/ripped and to see if they move easily.www.ehow.com
