Power Steering Line/Hose: Description and Operation
HOSESDESCRIPTION
The power steering fluid hoses connect the components of the power steering system.
The power steering fluid supply hose (3.2L/3.5L engines only) is a special rubber hose that connects the power steering fluid reservoir to the power steering pump. The hose is secured at each end using a standard adjustable clamp.
The power steering fluid pressure hose is a high pressure hose that connects the power steering pump to the gear. At both ends of the flexible hose portion are steel fittings. A tube nut fitting with an O-ring is used at each end to connect it to either the power steering pump or the gear.
The power steering fluid return hose is a special rubber hose that connects the power steering gear and the power steering fluid cooler, back to the fluid reservoir. A standard tube nut fitting with an O-ring is used to connect it to the power steering gear. The hose is secured to the cooler and reservoir using standard adjustable clamps.
OPERATION
The power steering fluid hoses transfer fluid from one power steering system component to the next.