Technician A says that variable ratio steering is the same thing as variable assist steering. Technician B says that constant ratio shaft and sector gears are the same size, unlike systems with variable ratio steering. Which technician is correct?

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Variable ratio steering and variable assist steering are different systems. Variable ratio steering changes the steering ratio based on the steering wheel angle, while variable assist steering changes the level of power assist based on vehicle speed. Technician B is correct in stating that constant ratio shaft and sector gears are the same size, unlike variable ratio systems where the gear sizes change to alter the steering ratio.

Technician a Says That Variable Ratio Steering Is the Same