page_title: Pitman arm
hierarchical_section_title: Pitman arm
caption_attribution_description: English: A schematic showing an Ackermann (or conventional) steering linkage. The image was made based on the images at http://www.carquestchassistraining.com/ss_steering_linkages.htm , http://www.carquestchassistraining.com/sus_tie_rod.htm , http://www.motorera.com/dictionary/pa.htm , http://img.carwale.com/apollo/tyre02.jpg and based on information in the book "Zo werkt uw auto" by Rien Tholenaar &amp; Carel Zaal. 1: steering wheel 2: steering shaft 3: steering gearbox 4A: pitman arm 4B: idler arm 5: centerlink 6: inner tie rod 7: adjusting sleeve 8: tie rod arms yellow: suspension shafts, shock absorbers &amp; coil springs pink/red: steering linkage light green/dark green: tie rod arms/tie rod blue/light blue: (lower) frame/front part of the frame (there are 2 frame arms connected to each of the tie rod arms; the first arm (and the second for the frame of the rear wheels) has 2 standing pipes (in a cross-like setup) connecting the lower tie rod arm with the upper one, aswell as providing an extra attachment point for the steering linkage grey: wheel rim orange: wheel shaft (would normally run all the way trough around the height of the steering linkage, not shown for reasons of clearity brown: wheel tyre Note that the shock absorber/spring are connected to the upper frame (not shown) at the top; this holds the shock absorber/spring in place (together with the bottom connection). The top yellow axle is thus not intented to keep it in place; rather it is used to transfer shocks.
context_page_description: The Pitman arm is a part used in automobiles, trucks, SUVs and other vehicles to steer the wheels. When the steering wheel is turned right or left the pitman transmits the motion it receives from the steering gearbox to the tie rod. A "drop pitman arm" is used to correct the steering when a vehicle has a suspension lift.
context_section_description: The Pitman arm is a part used in automobiles, trucks, SUVs and other vehicles to steer the wheels. When the steering wheel is turned right or left the pitman transmits the motion it receives from the steering gearbox to the tie rod. A "drop pitman arm" is used to correct the steering when a vehicle has a suspension lift.
caption: 1: steering wheel; 2: steering shaft; 3: steering gearbox; 4A: pitman arm; 5: tie rod
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