Which statement correctly describes rack and pinion steering gear configurations?

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In rack and pinion steering, the take-off is where the steering linkage attaches to the rack. The two common arrangements are centre take-off, with the linkage attaching near the middle of the rack, and end take-off, with the linkage attaching at the end. Different vehicles use different take-off placements to fit the steering geometry and packaging, so describing these as configurations is accurate. This is why stating that Centre Take-Off and End Take-Off are configurations best captures how these systems can be set up. It’s not correct to say end take-offs aren’t used, and while configurations can vary by model, the standard ways to describe them are the centre and end take-off arrangements.