Rack and pinion steering gear oil leak diagnosis is being discussed. Technician A says if oil leaks from the pinion end of the housing when the rack contacts the left internal stop, a defective inner rack seal is the problem. Technician B says if oil is leaking from the pinion end of the housing and it is not affected by steering wheel rotation, the pinion seal is leaking. Who is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. Technician A identifies the sources of leak that is caused by a defective inner rack seal, while Technician B identifies the source of the leak that is not affected by steering wheel rotation, which is the pinion seal. Therefore, both technicians are correct.

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