is the tie rod ends apart of a wheel alignment
They connect the center link to the steering knuckle on cars with ordinary suspension systems and recirculating ball steering gears. Together with the ball joints, tie rod ends make sure the car steers left and right at the same time it is hitting bumps and potholes that might cause the wheel to travel up and down. The sleeve joins the inner and outer tie rod ends together and allows for adjustment when the front wheels are aligned.