Gates 365437 Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly - Gear To Cooler

Gates Return Line Assembly for Ford Steering Systems

The Gates 365437 is a power steering return line hose assembly built for gear-to-cooler routing on select Ford trucks and SUVs. With a 43.5-inch length, a 3/8-inch male O-ring end, and a 3/8-inch beaded tube end, it matches the connection style used in the listed applications.

This Gates Return Line Assembly line focuses on direct-fit steering hose replacements for vehicles that need a precise return-side connection between the steering gear and cooler. The 365437 part number is used across multiple Ford Super Duty and Excursion applications, including Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty models.

Key Features

• Power steering return line hose assembly for gear-to-cooler routing
• 43.5-inch overall length
• End 1: 3/8-inch male O-ring
• End 2: 3/8-inch beaded tube
• Direct replacement format for listed Ford applications
• Gates 365437 part number for catalog matching and cross-reference lookup

Detailed Description

Gates 365437 is a return line assembly for the power steering system, built to connect the steering gear to the cooler on the specified Ford platforms. The hose configuration uses a male O-ring fitting on one end and a beaded tube connection on the other, which helps match the factory-style routing and connection points used in these vehicles. If you are replacing a leaking or damaged Ford power steering return hose, this assembly provides the correct length and end style for the listed applications.

Compatible With: Fits 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, Gear To Cooler; Fits 2000-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, Gear To Cooler; Fits 2000-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, Gear To Cooler; Fits 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty, Gear To Cooler, Nov. 30, 2005 & Older; Fits 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty, Gear To Cooler, Nov. 30, 2005 & Older. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 92069 and Four Seasons 37143 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Power steering fluid leaks at the return hose
• Cracked, hardened, or deteriorated hose material
• Incorrect hose length or end style during replacement
• Steering fluid loss from the gear-to-cooler return circuit
• Noisy or inconsistent steering caused by a compromised return line

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and build date before ordering, especially for 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty and F-350 Super Duty applications noted as Nov. 30, 2005 & older. Confirm the hose routing from the steering gear to the cooler and compare the end connections to the original part before installation. Clean the mating surfaces and inspect nearby steering components for wear or fluid contamination during replacement.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized supplier of automotive hose and fluid-transfer components, and the 365437 return line assembly is cataloged for the listed Ford steering applications. Use the part number 365437 to confirm the correct match for your Ford Excursion, F-250 Super Duty, or F-350 Super Duty application.