Technician A says steering effort imbalance on a power rack and pinion steering gear may be caused by worn rings on the rotary valve. Technician B says when turning the steering wheel to the right or left, low power steering assist may be caused by worn rings on the rotary valve. Who is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. Worn rings on the rotary valve of a power rack and pinion steering gear can cause steering effort imbalance and low power steering assist.

Technician a Says Steering Effort Imbalance on a Power Rack