I need inner and outer tie rod ends replaced

I have a 93 toyota camry that needs inner and outer tie rod ends replaced. DO you recommend lock tight on the threads for the inner where it connects to the rack? What do you recommend for grease for the inner and outer?

After purchasing tires I took the car for an alignment and was told the tie rods were bad and the alignment shouldn't be done until the tie rods are repaired. What is the best way for me to trouble shoot the tie rods?