Keep power steering fluid cycling back where it belongs with the Sunsong power steering return line hose assembly, part number 3401016. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1994-1998 SAAB 900 and the 1999-2003 SAAB 9-3, carrying fluid on the low-pressure return side of the steering system back to the reservoir. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine-specific details.
Sunsong is a vertically integrated manufacturer that researches, develops and builds automotive fluid transfer hoses and lines, designing its products around what installers need. The company engineers its parts to deliver exact form, fit and function.
- Rated for the return side: Sunsong return hoses exceed original equipment performance standards, carry a maximum working pressure of 250 psi and are suited to low-pressure, high-temperature operation.
- Precision-engineered assembly: Return assemblies are built for an exact fit and include the additional components needed to replace the wearable parts.
- Corrosion-resistant tubing: The tubing resists rust and corrosion from high humidity, road salt, water and grime.
- Pressure tested: Every return hose goes through a high-pressure quality-assurance test before it leaves the factory.
Signs this part may need replacing include power steering fluid seeping or dripping from the return line, a reservoir level that keeps dropping, or a hose that looks cracked or wet. If a leaking return hose is the cause, this assembly replaces it.
Interchange: 2647-534617
2647534617 · 81229 · 13401016 · 4482741
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
3401016, 2647-534617, 81229, 13401016, 4482741
Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles does the Sunsong 3401016 fit?
It is listed for the 1994-1998 SAAB 900 and the 1999-2003 SAAB 9-3. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine-specific details on each application.
What does a power steering return line do?
It carries power steering fluid on the low-pressure side of the system back to the reservoir so the pump can recirculate it through the steering system.
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 the low-pressure, high-temperature conditions of the return side.
Is the hose tested before it ships?
Yes. Every Sunsong return hose goes through a high-pressure quality-assurance test before it leaves the factory.
What are signs a return line may be failing?
Common signs include fluid seeping or dripping from the line, a steadily dropping reservoir level, or a pump that whines as fluid runs low. Diagnose the leak source before replacing parts.
