tie rod ends HELP

[theresainjh]

I have a '96 VW GTI 4cyl 2.0 liter standard trans w/140000mls.

What i need/want to know is if there is any well to know if my tie rod ends are threaded male or female without having to take everything apart???

Thanks bunches!!!!

[Venturi]

Judging from the diagram I have, the tie rod ends appear to have female threads.