The tie rods in a modern vehicle are vital parts of the steering system. There are typically two types of tie rods under the ...

Tie rods connect either end of the steering rack to the steering knuckles ... When they fail, however, they can throw off the car’s alignment, cause premature tire wear or, in the worst cases ...

Part of a rack-and-pinion steering system, the rack is a bar parallel to the front axle that moves left or right when the steering wheel is turned, aiming the front wheels in the correct direction.