ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Pitman arm

Okay kiddo, so imagine you're driving a car with a steering wheel. When you turn the steering wheel, it turns something called the steering column. The steering column is connected to something called a pitman arm through a system of rods and joints.

The pitman arm is like a big metal stick that moves back and forth when you turn the steering wheel. It's responsible for helping the front wheels of the car move left and right so you can steer the car where you want it to go.

Think of it like playing with a toy car. You may have noticed that when you turn the steering wheel of the toy car, the front wheels turn too. That's exactly what the pitman arm does on a real car!

If the pitman arm gets damaged or worn out, it can cause problems with steering, making it harder or even impossible to turn or control the car. That's why it's important to make sure the pitman arm is in good condition and working properly.