Which component connects the steering box output to the drag link?

• A. Drag link
• B. Pitman arm
• C. Steering wheel
• D. Tie rod end

Answer: (B)

The Pitman arm is the component that connects the steering box output to the drag link. Mounted on the steering box output shaft, it converts the box’s rotary motion into a linear push-pull motion that drives the drag link. The drag link then transmits that motion to the steering arm on the steering knuckle to turn the wheels. The drag link doesn’t connect directly to the steering box output, the steering wheel is the input, and the tie rod ends are joints at the ends of the tie rods that connect to the steering knuckle.