Sunsong 3502382 Power Steering Return Hose

Power Steering Return Hose for Cut-to-Fit Repairs

The Sunsong 3502382 is a 36-inch power steering return hose built for low-pressure, high-temperature return-line service. It is a cut-to-fit hose with 11/32-inch inside diameter ends and CPE hose material, making it a practical choice for repair work on a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep applications.

Use this hose when replacing a worn return line on vehicles such as the Dodge Dakota, Jeep TJ, or Chrysler PT Cruiser. Sunsong 3502382 is engineered to exceed original equipment performance standards and is rated for a maximum working pressure of 250 psi.

Key Features

• Power steering return hose for low-pressure return circuits
• 36-inch length for cut-to-fit installation
• 11/32-inch ID hose ends on both sides
• CPE hose construction for high-temperature service
• Maximum working pressure: 250 psi
• No bracket and no pressure switch port
• Cross-references Gates 362880 and Dayco 80064 for the same application

Detailed Description

Sunsong 3502382 is a bulk-style power steering return hose intended for return-side plumbing between the gear, cooler, reservoir, and pump depending on the vehicle configuration. It is listed across many Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep fitments from 1988-2009, including applications for the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Jeep TJ, and Dodge Dakota. The 11/32-inch inside diameter and 36-inch overall length make it suitable for custom routing where factory-style formed hose is not required.

This hose is a direct fit for many cut-to-length return hose repairs on vehicles with cooler-to-pump, gear-to-cooler, pipe-to-reservoir, and similar return-line positions. Part number 3502382 is also referenced against Airtex Fuel Pumps 1343, Dayco 80064, and Gates 362880.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing cracked or leaking power steering return hose sections
• Repairing low-pressure hose runs between the steering gear and cooler
• Restoring fluid transfer from cooler to reservoir or pump
• Servicing cut-to-length return line repairs on older Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles
• Addressing soft, swollen, or heat-aged hose material in the return circuit

Installation Notes and Tips

Measure the original hose path before cutting, and match the vehicle’s return-line routing and position listed in the fitment data. This hose uses ID hose ends, so proper hose clamps and clean, undamaged fittings are important for a secure connection. Confirm whether the vehicle is equipped with a cooler, hydroboost, or remote reservoir before trimming the hose to length.

For fitment examples, this part fits 2001-2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser, gear to cooler and cooler to reservoir; fits 1997-2006 Jeep TJ, cut-to-fit return hose; and fits 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota, cooler to pump. It also fits 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, gear to cooler and cooler to pump configurations.

Quality Assurance

Sunsong states that its return hoses exceed original equipment performance standards and are built for low-pressure, high-temperature operation. Part number 3502382 is manufactured to support demanding steering return-line service across a broad range of confirmed applications.