Tie Rods question

[bund]

How can you tell if your tie rods are in need of replacement?

[teamsevas300c]

I Think You Will Hear A Clicking Noise When You Turn

[DYNAMITE44]

i just had mine replaced last week. i could tell something wasn't right because when the suspension would cycle at low speeds, such as going over speed bumps or entering parking lots, it would make a sound. also, when parked, if i turned the wheel a quarter of a turn left or right, i'd hear the same sound. although it sounded like it was coming from the passenger's side, the dealer replaced both outer tie rod ends under warranty.

the steering felt fine when driving on the highway, but when parked, it felt like something was loose, like the column was sloppy or the steering rack was loose. the amount of resistance i experienced on the wheel when stopped just didn't feel right.

[bund]

so i need to pay attention for a sound only or is there more? and what did you mean be the suspension "cycled" at low speeds?

btw thanks to both of you for responding

[DYNAMITE44]

when the suspension cycles, that means the suspension moves up and down.

i noticed it on mine when i was going over speed bumps at low speeds, at like 5mph or less. also, i noticed it when going into parking lots where they have very shallow drainage culverts between the parking lot and the street.

its only one sound. it just sounds like something is loose. turn the wheel to the right a little, then when you go to turn it to the left, it'll make a clunk.