Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly for 1978-1979 Ford F-150 & More - Sunsong 3401413

Keep power steering fluid flowing back where it belongs with the Sunsong power steering return line hose assembly, part number 3401413. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, including the 1978-1979 Ford F-150. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.

The return line carries low-pressure fluid from the steering gear back toward the pump or reservoir so the system can recirculate it. Sunsong catalogs this assembly for the from-gear position.

• Rated for return-side duty: Sunsong states that its return hoses exceed original equipment performance standards. They carry a 250 psi maximum working pressure and suit low-pressure, high-temperature operation.
• Precision-engineered fit: Return assemblies are precision-engineered for an exact fit.
• Corrosion-resistant tubing: The tubing resists corrosion and rust 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.

Sunsong is a vertically integrated manufacturer that researches, develops and builds automotive fluid transfer hoses and lines. It designs its products around what installers need.

Signs this part may need replacing: power steering fluid seeping or dripping from the return line or its connections, a fluid level that keeps dropping, or a hose that looks cracked, swollen or soft. The pump may also whine if the fluid level has fallen. Diagnose the leak source before replacing.