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

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Technician A is correct because Pitman arms are indeed commonly aligned to the sector shaft using center alignment marks to ensure proper steering geometry. Technician B's method is incorrect because adjusting the steering wheel's position by disconnecting and reconnecting the Pitman arm can lead to improper steering alignment and potentially dangerous driving conditions. Proper steering wheel centering should be done through adjustments to the tie rods or the steering linkage, not by repositioning the Pitman arm.

Technician a Says That a Pitman Arm Is Usually Timed