I'm assuming the way to check this is jacked up, then move wheel side to side checking for excessive play and noise? Whilst watching rod end?

Hi My steering is way out of alignment despite having the tracking just done. It pulls massively to one side plus I have outer tyre wear on both front tyres a. I also have a bit of vibration at higher speeds. Someone mentioned the tie rod ends could be buggered. I've had a quick inspection and...