Sunsong 3402677 Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly - Gear To Reservoir

Power Steering Return Hose for Tacoma

Sunsong 3402677 is a power steering return line hose assembly for the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma, Gear To Reservoir. It is built for low-pressure, high-temperature return-line service and follows exact-fit requirements for a direct replacement on the Tacoma steering system.

• Fits 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma, Gear To Reservoir
• Return line hose assembly for power steering systems
• 3/8 in. ID hose end and 17 mm male O-ring end
• 70.5 in. overall length for application-specific routing
• CSM hose material for return-line durability
• Part number 3402677 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Built for Return-Line Service

This Sunsong power steering return line hose assembly is engineered to meet original equipment performance standards for low-pressure steering return circuits. The steel tubing is zinc electroplated to improve resistance to corrosion and rust from humidity, road salt, water, and grime. For Toyota Tacoma owners searching for a power steering return hose assembly, 3402677 provides the correct fitment and connection style for the gear-to-reservoir routing used on 1995-2004 models.

This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 55104 and Gates 365846 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Power steering fluid seepage from a worn return hose
• Corrosion on the original steel tubing
• Cracked or hardened hose material from heat and age
• Incorrect routing or fitment after a previous repair
• Noise or steering performance issues caused by fluid loss

Installation Notes

Verify the end connections before installation: 3/8 in. ID hose on one end and a 17 mm male O-ring fitting on the other. Confirm the vehicle is a 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma with gear-to-reservoir routing, and compare the original hose length and path to the 70.5 in. assembly length. Inspect adjacent steering components, clamps, and sealing surfaces before filling and bleeding the system.

Quality Assurance

Sunsong states that this return hose assembly exceeds original equipment performance standards for return-line service and is precision engineered for exact fit. The construction uses high-grade steel tubing with zinc coating for added corrosion resistance, along with application-specific components where required to restore the original hose configuration.