Technician A says adjusting the steering gear too tightly can cause hard steering. Technician B says adjusting the steering gear too tightly can cause poor returnability. Who is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. Adjusting the steering gear too tightly can cause hard steering because it increases the effort required to turn the steering wheel. It can also cause poor returnability, which is the steering wheel's ability to return to the neutral or straight-ahead position after a turn, because the excessive tightness restricts the free movement of the steering components.

Technician a Says Adjusting the Steering Gear Too Tightly Can