Sunsong 3501776 Power Steering Return Hose

Power Steering Return Hose Overview

The Sunsong 3501776 is a 36-inch power steering return hose built for low-pressure, high-temperature return-line service. It uses 1/2-inch ID hose ends and CPE hose material, making it a cut-to-fit option for a wide range of import and domestic applications.

Compatible With Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and other listed vehicles, this hose is used where a return line must be trimmed to length for a direct routing match. Sunsong 3501776 is engineered to exceed original equipment performance standards with a 250 psi maximum working pressure rating.

Key Features

• 36-inch bulk power steering return hose for cut-to-fit applications
• 1/2-inch ID hose ends on both sides
• CPE hose construction for return-line service
• Maximum working pressure: 250 psi
• Suitable for low-pressure, high-temperature operation
• Direct replacement style for many pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-reservoir, and cooler-to-reservoir applications

Detailed Description

This Sunsong power steering return hose is intended for vehicles that use a flexible return line between the steering gear, cooler, or reservoir. It is listed across a broad range of applications, including Fits 2009-2013 Mazda 3, Pipe To Pipe; Fits 2011-2014 Ford Edge, Pipe To Cooler; and Fits 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, To Reservoir. The 3501776 part number is also referenced for Mazda 5, Lincoln MKX, BMW 530i, and other vehicles in the fitment data.

This part cross-references Dayco 71296 for the same application. Sunsong 3501776 is a practical choice when the original return hose needs to be replaced with a cut-to-length hose that matches the vehicle’s routing and connection style.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Power steering fluid seepage from an aged return hose
• Cracked or hardened hose material from heat exposure
• Incorrect hose length after prior repairs or modifications
• Restricted steering fluid return flow caused by deteriorated hose walls
• Leaking connections at pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-cooler, or reservoir return points

Installation Notes and Tips

Measure the original hose routing before cutting the replacement to length. Confirm both end sizes are 1/2 inch and verify the vehicle’s return-line configuration, since fitment includes pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-cooler, cooler-to-reservoir, and to-reservoir layouts. Use the vehicle-specific notes in the fitment data, especially on applications that require cut-to-fit routing such as Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

For best results, inspect nearby fittings, clamps, and cooler connections before installation so the new hose can be routed without twist or abrasion.

Quality Assurance

Sunsong states that its return hoses exceed original equipment performance standards and are built for demanding low-pressure, high-temperature steering return service. The 3501776 part number is supported by extensive vehicle fitment coverage across 1979-2015 applications.