tie rods

I found a splatter of grease on my driver side wheel, when I took it off to see where it was coming from I came to find out it was from what looks to be a ball joint on the tie rod. I been trying to see if I could just replace the ball joint itself or if I will have to buy the entire tie rod...

See thread below: Dealership should replace... http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123850256-2007-2014-Mazda-CX-9-Recalled-For-Corrosion-Problem I'm still waiting for my recall letter.

Has anyone replaced the inner tie rods on their CX-7 yet? Wife just took her car in for inspection and they told her that they need to be replaced. Since I am currently still traveling internationally I was wanting to pre-order the parts and have it ready when I come back. One of my questions on...

When at rest, turning the wheel back and forth quickly results in a pronounce clunk clunk i can feel in the steering wheel. I know it's not the FSB cuz i have it disconnected and zip tied to the frame while i await new bushings. I'm thinking it's the tie rods???? In my VW days, one had to...