Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Description and Operation
HOSES - DESCRIPTION
The power steering fluid hoses connect the components of the power steering system. They transfer fluid from one component to the next.
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 that are pressure crimped to the flexible hose. A standard 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 or the power steering fluid cooler on some models,
back to the fluid reservoir mounted on the power steering pump. The power steering gear has a steel fitting attached to its outlet port that the return
hose is pushed onto. On vehicles equipped with a power steering fluid cooler, the return hose attaches to the cooler outlet tube instead of the steering
gear steel fitting. The hose is secured to either component using a standard adjustable clamp. The other end of the power steering fluid return hose
attaches to the power steering fluid reservoir on the power steering pump using a standard adjustable clamp.
