Pitman arm meaning

Pitman arm definition

A short lever arm splined to the steering gear cross shaft , the pitman arm transmits the steering force from the cross shaft to the steering linkage system. In this way rotary motion of the steering wheel is turned to lateral movement of the arm. Also see idler arm .

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