Inner and Outer Tie-rods

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check ball joints for swinging force:
Outer tie-rod outer and inner ball joints swinging force "A". Refer to "STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ".
Check ball joint for rotating torque:
Outer tie-rod outer ball joint rotating torque "B". Refer to "STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ".
Check ball joints for axial end play:
Outer tie-rod outer and inner ball joints axial end play "C". Refer to "STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ".

Fig 1: Checking Inner Ball Joints For Excessive End Play
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check condition of dust cover. If cracked, replace outer tie-rod.