Technician A says the outboard CV joint allows torque to be transmitted through a working angle of up to 20 degrees as the suspension moves up and down. Technician B says the CV joint transmits torque to the front wheels at an angle of up to 40 degrees as the vehicle is steered right and left. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Both technicians are correct. The outboard CV joint does allow torque transmission through a working angle of up to 20 degrees as the suspension moves, and it can also transmit torque at angles up to 40 degrees as the vehicle steers, which is the function of the inboard CV joint.

Technician a Says the Outboard CV Joint Allows Torque to Be