Power Steering Line/Hose: Description and Operation
HOSESDESCRIPTION -1/2" PRESSURE HOSE
The hose consists of two metal ends and a rubber center with quick connect nuts at both ends. The hose connects the power steering pump to the hydraulic fan motor and is clipped to the fan shroud. Lubrication must be used on the quick connect nuts and O-rings when installing.
DESCRIPTION -1/2" RETURN HOSE
The fan motor return line is a molded rubber hose that is clamped at the hydraulic motor and the power steering reservoir.
DESCRIPTION - 3/8" PRESSURE HOSE
The hose consists of two metal ends and two rubber sections one of which contains a tuning cable. The hose is clipped in two places to the fan shroud. Lubrication must be used on the O-rings when installing.
DESCRIPTION - 3/8" GEAR OUTLET HOSE
The gear outlet line consists of a metal section that connects to the gear and a rubber section that clamps to the steering cooler inlet tube.
DESCRIPTION - 3/8" RETURN HOSE
The return hose is a formed rubber hose that connects the steering cooler outlet tube to the power steering reservoir. It is clamped at both ends.
OPERATION
OPERATION -1/2" PRESSURE HOSE
The 1/2" pressure hose is used to transfer high pressure power steering fluid from the power steering pump to the engine cooling fan motor.
OPERATION -1/2" RETURN HOSE
The power steering return line returns low pressure excess flow from the hydraulic fan motor back to the power steering pump.
OPERATION - 3/8" PRESSURE HOSE
High pressure power steering fluid is transmitted from the hydraulic fan motor to the steering gear by the 3/8" steering line.
OPERATION - 3/8" GEAR OUTLET HOSE
The gear outlet hose transmits power steering fluid under moderate low pressure to the power steering cooler inlet tube.
OPERATION - 3/8" RETURN HOSE
Low pressure power steering fluid is transmitted from the steering cooler back to the power steering pump by the 3/8" return hose.