Edelmann 80679 Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly - Gear To Cooler

Edelmann 80679 Return Line Assembly

The Edelmann 80679 power steering return line hose assembly is built for direct replacement on select Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 applications. It is engineered to match OE routing and dimensions for a clean installation in the gear-to-cooler return path.

With a 27.75-inch hose length and an easy installation rating, this return line assembly is a practical choice for restoring proper steering fluid flow on trucks using the specified steering system layout.

Key Features

• Power steering return line hose assembly for the gear-to-cooler circuit
• 27.75-inch hose length
• Easy installation rating
• Built to follow original hose routing for accurate fitment
• Constructed with materials selected to resist heat, pressure pulsation, and contamination-related breakdown
• Cross-references Gates 352255 for the same application
• Part number 80679 for ordering and fitment verification

Fitment Details

• Fits 2003 Dodge Ram 2500, gear to cooler return line assembly.
• Fits 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, gear to cooler return line assembly.
• Fits 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 2500, gear to cooler return line assembly, compatible with vehicles using hydroboost system with dual return tubes on reservoir.
• Fits 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 3500, gear to cooler return line assembly, compatible with vehicles using hydroboost system with dual return tubes on reservoir.
• Fits 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 2500, gear to cooler return line assembly.
• Fits 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 3500, gear to cooler return line assembly.
• Fits 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, gear to cooler return line assembly, compatible with vehicles using hydroboost system with dual return tubes on reservoir.
• Fits 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, gear to cooler return line assembly, compatible with vehicles using hydroboost system with dual return tubes on reservoir.

What This Part Helps Address

• Leaking or cracked power steering return hose
• Fluid seepage at the gear-to-cooler return line
• Restricted steering fluid return flow
• Noise or steering performance issues caused by hose deterioration
• Contamination from a hose that has broken down internally

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s steering configuration before installation, especially on 2003-2005 and 2008 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models with hydroboost and dual return tubes on the reservoir. Confirm the hose routing matches the original layout and inspect adjacent steering components for wear before completing the repair.

Quality Assurance

Edelmann Return Line Assembly hoses are manufactured to match or exceed OE specifications, with routing and bend geometry designed to duplicate the original hose path. The construction is intended to handle steering-system heat and pressure pulsations while helping protect against premature failure.