tie rods what do they do
Tim Hofstetter, Been exclusively my own mechanic since 1976. Views. Tie rods themselves don't wear out or otherwise go bad; tie rods are solid or hollow shafts with split ends which can accept tie rod ends. Tie rod ends can wear out, though, do wear out if they lack sufficient lubrication. Symptoms of worn tie rod ends include vehicle wandering, pulling to either side (especially if erratic or inconsistent), unusually fast front tire wear, and/or unpredictable steering.