What Is a Steering Arm and How Does It Work?
When you drive along Kellogg Avenue or head toward Old Town Wichita, your steering arm (often the Pitman arm or a control arm,) quietly helps you stay in control. This is because your car or truck’s steering arm is a key suspension and steering component that connects the steering gearbox or linkage to the front wheels. So, when you turn the steering wheel, the steering arm transfers that motion to the wheels so they pivot smoothly. As a result, your vehicle responds accurately when you change lanes near INTRUST Bank Arena or navigate tight turns downtown. Ultimately, without a properly functioning steering arm, steering would feel loose, delayed, or unpredictable.
Given the importance of your vehicle’s steering arm, the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros take a close look at the driving habits that keep it in good shape and how to tell if it needs repair.
