Gates 352256 Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly - Gear To Cooler

Power Steering Return Line for Ram Trucks

This Gates Return Line Assembly is a power steering return line hose assembly built for specific Dodge Ram applications. It routes fluid from the steering gear to the cooler and back through the return circuit, with fitment for 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 models listed below.

Gates part number 352256 is a direct-fit style return line assembly with a 30.5-inch length, a 20 mm male O-ring end, and a 5/8-inch I.D. hose connection at the other end. For buyers searching for a Dodge Ram power steering return hose, steering gear to cooler line, or Gates 352256 replacement, this part matches the listed conventional-system applications.

Key Features

• Power steering return line hose assembly for steering gear to cooler routing
• 30.5-inch overall length
• End 1: Male O-ring, 20 mm diameter
• End 2: 5/8-inch I.D. hose connection
• Fits listed Dodge Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 applications
• Gates 352256 replacement part number

Detailed Description

Gates Return Line Assembly 352256 is specified for the power steering return circuit on select Dodge Ram trucks. The assembly is listed for 2005-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 2500, and 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 3500 models in gear-to-cooler positions, including conventional-system return line applications where noted. This makes it a focused search match for owners needing a Dodge Ram power steering return line hose assembly with the correct end style and hose diameter.

This part cross-references Dayco 80680 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking power steering return hose on a Dodge Ram truck
• Restoring fluid transfer from the steering gear to the cooler
• Addressing cracked, hardened, or damaged return line sections
• Correcting steering fluid seepage at the hose-to-fitting connection
• Replacing a worn Gates 352256 return line assembly with the listed configuration

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and steering configuration before ordering. This assembly is listed for gear-to-cooler routing, and some 2006-2008 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 applications note a conventional system. Match the 20 mm male O-ring end and the 5/8-inch I.D. hose connection to the original line before installation. Inspect the steering fluid cooler, adjacent hoses, and fittings for wear or contamination while servicing the return circuit.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket brand for hose and fluid-transfer components, and part number 352256 is cataloged with defined dimensions and vehicle-specific fitment for the listed Dodge Ram applications.