Sunsong 3405153 Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly - Gear To Cooler

Power Steering Return Hose for Ford and Mazda

The Sunsong 3405153 power steering return line hose assembly is built for low-pressure, high-temperature return-side service in the steering system. It is engineered for direct replacement on select Ford Ranger, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer Sport, and Mazda B-Series applications with gear-to-cooler routing.

• Power steering return line hose assembly for gear-to-cooler applications
• Max working pressure of 250 psi for return-side steering service
• CSM hose material for durability in demanding underhood conditions
• Precision-engineered to exact fit for the listed vehicles
• Cross-reference: Gates 352457
• Part number: 3405153

Detailed Product Overview

This Sunsong power steering return hose is made for vehicles that route fluid from the steering gear to the cooler. It uses CSM construction and is specified for low-pressure, high-temperature operation, making it a direct-fit replacement for worn or leaking return hose assemblies on 2000-2011 Ford Ranger, 2001-2010 Mazda B4000, 2001-2008 Mazda B3000, 2001-2004 Mazda B2300, 2004-2005 Ford Explorer, 2003-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and 2002-2003 Ford Explorer Sport. The 3405153 part number is also a useful reference when matching the correct steering return line hose assembly for these applications.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2001-2011 Ford Ranger, Gear To Cooler
• Fits 2004-2005 Ford Explorer, Gear To Cooler
• Fits 2003-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Gear To Cooler
• Fits 2002-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, Gear To Cooler
• Fits 2000-2001 Ford F-100 Ranger, Gear To Cooler
• Fits 2001-2010 Mazda B4000, Gear To Cooler
• Fits 2001-2008 Mazda B3000, Gear To Cooler
• Fits 2001-2004 Mazda B2300, Gear To Cooler

Common Replacement Reasons

• Power steering fluid seepage or visible hose leakage
• Cracked, hardened, or heat-aged return hose material
• Steering noise caused by low fluid level from a leaking line
• Corrosion or wear at the hose routing points
• Restoration of proper fluid return between the steering gear and cooler

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s steering gear-to-cooler routing before ordering. Match the end connections, including the flange and ID hose ends, to the original hose layout on the vehicle. Inspect adjacent brackets, grommets, heat shields, bushings, and protective sleeves during service and replace any worn components as needed to restore the steering system to proper condition.

Quality Assurance

Sunsong manufactures this return hose assembly to meet or exceed original equipment performance standards for the specified application. The hose is engineered for exact fit and built for corrosion resistance in harsh environments, including humidity, road salt, water, and grime exposure.