Gates 352474 Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly - From Gear

Gates 352474 Return Line Assembly

The Gates 352474 power steering return line hose assembly is built for vehicles that use a conventional steering system with a return line from the gear. It measures 19.25 inches long and uses a 16 mm male O-ring end on one side with a 3/8 in. I.D. hose connection on the other.

Use this Gates Return Line Assembly when replacing a worn or leaking power steering return hose on select Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans. The Gates 352474 is a direct-fit style replacement for the listed applications and is cross-referenced to Continental 40313 for the same application.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Return Line Assembly
• Part number: 352474
• Power steering return line hose assembly for steering systems
• Length: 19.25 in.
• End 1: 16 mm male O-ring
• End 2: 3/8 in. I.D. hose connection
• Configured for return line routing from the steering gear
• Fits conventional systems without a cooler in the listed applications

Detailed Description

The Gates 352474 is a power steering return line hose assembly made for specific Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana applications. It is specified with a 19.25-inch length, a 16 mm male O-ring fitting at one end, and a 3/8-inch inside-diameter hose connection at the other, making it suitable for return-side steering plumbing where the hose routes from the gear. This part number, 352474, is listed for 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500, Express 2500, and Express 3500 models, as well as 1996-2002 GMC Savana 1500, Savana 2500, and Savana 3500 models in the noted configurations.

For buyers searching for a power steering return hose for Chevrolet Express van or GMC Savana steering repair, Gates 352474 provides the correct connection style and routing details for the covered vehicles. This part cross-references Continental 40313 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Power steering fluid seepage from a worn return hose
• Cracked or hardened hose material on the return side
• Loose or damaged hose-end connections at the steering gear
• Incorrect hose length or fitting style during steering line replacement
• Loss of steering assist caused by a leaking return line

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the vehicle uses a conventional steering system and the listed return-line routing from the gear.
• Confirm the application notes, including no cooler where specified, before ordering.
• Match the 16 mm male O-ring end and the 3/8 in. I.D. hose connection to the original line.
• Inspect adjacent steering components and hose routing for wear, abrasion, or fluid contamination during replacement.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized name in automotive fluid transfer and steering hose components. This return line assembly is cataloged with defined dimensions and fitment details for the listed Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana applications, helping ensure the correct replacement is selected for the vehicle.