Technician A says that a flexible coupling connects the steering shaft to the gear input shaft. Technician B says that the coupling connecting the steering shaft to the gear input shaft may be a universal joint. Which technician is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. A flexible coupling can be used to connect the steering shaft to the gear input shaft for vibration damping and misalignment compensation, and a universal joint is another type of coupling that can be used for the same purpose, especially in scenarios requiring angular flexibility.

Technician a Says That a Flexible Coupling Connects the Steering