Help keep power steering fluid circulating with the Sunsong power steering return line hose assembly, part number 3402598. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1990-1993 Honda Accord, the 1991-1994 Nissan Sentra, and the 1998-1999 Nissan Maxima; see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list. The return hose carries power steering fluid on the low-pressure side of the system. Sunsong is a vertically integrated maker of automotive fluid transfer hoses and lines, and it builds its assemblies to deliver exact form, fit, and function.
This part is cataloged for pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-reservoir, cooler-to-pipe, and cooler-to-reservoir positions, depending on the application. Signs that a return hose may need replacing include fluid seeping at the hose or its connections, a reservoir level that keeps dropping, or a wet, oily hose surface.
Interchange: 39977 · 497252Y903 · 80565 · 352124 · 23402598 · EA0132685A · 76579 · 3985
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What does a power steering return line hose do?
It carries power steering fluid on the low-pressure return side of the system. The fluid flows back toward the reservoir or cooler so the pump can recirculate it.
What pressure is the Sunsong 3402598 rated for?
Sunsong lists a maximum working pressure of 250 psi. The hose is intended for low-pressure, high-temperature return-side operation.
What are signs a power steering return hose may need replacing?
Look for fluid seeping at the hose or its fittings, a reservoir level that keeps dropping, or a wet, oily hose surface. Diagnose the source of any leak before replacing parts.
Which vehicles does this return hose assembly fit?
Listed applications include the 1990-1993 Honda Accord, the 1991-1994 Nissan Sentra, and the 1998-1999 Nissan Maxima. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
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.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.