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Technician A says that a Pitman arm is usually timed to a sector shaft by means of center alignment marks.Technician B says that to center an off-center steering wheel,set the steering tires in the straight-ahead position,remove the Pitman arm,center the steering wheel,then reconnect the Pitman arm.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Pitman Arm

A lever attached to the sector shaft that converts the rotary motion from the steering column to a linear motion needed for steering the wheels.

Sector Shaft

Part of a steering mechanism, a sector shaft is the shaft to which the sector gear is attached, converting the rotary motion of the steering wheel into linear motion for steering.

Steering Wheel

is a component of a vehicle that the driver uses to control the direction of the vehicle's wheels, crucial for navigating and maneuvering the vehicle.

  • Describe the protective steps and maintenance strategies for steering system parts, including tie-rod ends and steering gears.
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