Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly for 1978 Chevrolet Malibu & More - Sunsong 3402843

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MPN: 3402843
UPC: 889364043652
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Sunsong Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly P/N:3402843
Sunsong Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly P/N:3402843
$11.99

Help keep power steering fluid flowing back to the pump with the Sunsong power steering return line hose assembly, part number 3402843. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu, 1977-1979 Chevrolet Camaro and 1977-1979 Chevrolet El Camino, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. It is cataloged for the gear-to-pump position and carries fluid on the return side from the steering gear back to the pump.

Sunsong is a vertically integrated manufacturer that researches, develops and builds automotive fluid transfer hoses and lines. The company aims to deliver exact form, fit and function.

  • Pressure rating: Built to exceed original equipment performance standards, with a maximum working pressure of 250 psi. Suited to low-pressure, high-temperature operation.
  • Assembly components: Precision engineered for exact fit. It comes with the necessary additional components, intended to return all wearable parts to original condition.
  • Corrosion resistance: Tubing resists corrosion and rust from high humidity, road salt, water and grime.
  • Factory tested: Every return hose goes through a high-pressure quality assurance test before it leaves the factory.

Signs this part may need replacing include fluid seeping from the return hose or its connections, a hose that looks cracked, swollen or fluid-soaked, or a reservoir that keeps running low. Confirm the source of the leak before replacing.

See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of vehicles and engine details.

Interchange: 36364 · 80415 · 363640 · 71570 · 726 · 13402843

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

3402843, 36364, 80415, 363640, 71570, 726, 13402843

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this return line hose assembly install?

It is cataloged for the gear-to-pump position. It carries power steering fluid on the return side from the steering gear back to the pump.

What pressure is this return hose rated for?

Sunsong rates its return hoses for a maximum working pressure of 250 psi. They are suited to low-pressure, high-temperature operation.

Which vehicles does Sunsong 3402843 fit?

It fits many vehicles, including the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu, 1977-1979 Chevrolet Camaro and 1977-1979 Chevrolet El Camino. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.

What are signs a power steering return hose may need replacing?

Common signs include fluid seeping near the return hose, a cracked or swollen hose, or a reservoir that keeps running low. Diagnose the leak source before replacing.

Is the hose tested before it ships?

Yes. Sunsong puts every return hose through a high-pressure quality assurance test before it leaves the factory.