Gates 349950 Power Steering Return Hose

Bulk Power Steering Return Hose

Gates 349950 is a bulk power steering return hose for custom-cut fluid line assembly. It is built for low-pressure return applications and gives installers the flexibility to cut hose to the required length for the vehicle and routing.

Key Features

• 25-foot bulk hose for custom fitment and line fabrication
• 0.375-inch inside diameter for return-line applications
• C.P.E. construction for power steering fluid service
• Supports low-pressure return line routing and replacement
• Compatible with a wide range of return, cooler, reservoir, and hydroboost line layouts

Detailed Fitment and Use

This Gates power steering return hose, part number 349950, is used where a cut-to-length hose is needed instead of a preformed line. It is listed across many applications, including Fits 2003-2016 Chevrolet Express 2500, Hydroboost To Reservoir; Fits 2003-2016 Chevrolet Express 3500, Hydroboost To Reservoir; Fits 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, Hydroboost To Reservoir; Fits 2003-2016 GMC Savana 2500, Hydroboost To Reservoir; and Fits 2003-2014 GMC Savana 1500, Hydroboost To Reservoir. The same part number 349950 also appears in applications for Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, Jeep Liberty, and Dodge Ram models with specific cooler-to-reservoir or hydroboost routing notes.

Gates Bulk Power Steering Hose is intended for custom fit cutting and assembly on low-pressure fluid return lines. The C.P.E. return hose construction and 0.375-inch inside diameter make it suitable for service work where the original hose length or routing must be matched during repair. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a damaged or leaking power steering return hose
• Building a custom-length hose for a specific routing path
• Servicing cooler-to-reservoir or hydroboost return circuits
• Restoring fluid transfer in low-pressure steering return lines
• Matching nonstandard hose lengths during repair work

Installation Notes and Tips

Measure the original routing before cutting the hose. Follow the vehicle-specific notes in the fitment data, especially where the application calls for cut-to-length dimensions, suspension codes, finned cooler use, or hydroboost routing. Use the correct hose ends and clamps for the system being serviced, and verify that the hose is routed away from heat and moving components.

Quality Assurance

Gates supplies this hose as a bulk power steering line for custom assembly, with construction suited to low-pressure return service. Part number 349950 is cataloged for a broad range of vehicle applications, including Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, and Ford Ranger fitments.