Steering System (Power Steering): Inspection: Tie-Rod

Check the tie-rod and tie-rod ends for bends, scratches or other damage.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod And Knuckle Arm
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Check the connections of knuckle ball joints for play, inspect for damage on dust seals, and check free play of ball studs. If the castle nut is loose, re-tighten it to the specified torque, then tighten it further up to 60° until the cotter pin hole is aligned.
Tightening torque:

27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
Check the lock nut on the tie-rod for tightness. If it is loose, retighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 63 ft-lb)