Track rod ends?

[sammyhale22]

How can i tell if they need replacing, any symptoms or physical tests i can perform on them?

Sam

 

[Henry]

it can be difficult to be sure without disconnecting them from the hubs. that said, if they're properly shot, you should be able to feel any play in them by hand whilst they're still connected.

clearest way is to disconnect them and check that there's no up and down movement of the pin in the cup