I had a Pitman arm shaft break on my 2000 Ford Diesel. Got arrested in Rural VA for all kinds of evil, mainly for being a Yankee. At the time I was a RPE in Mass, Retired, but I was employed by an evil utility had the shaft analyzed and had the analysis sign and stamped off by a bud, Ford paid for the truck.
Obviously YOU know how to speak “mechanic”. I’m sure that that skill has stood you well over the years.