Hello there I have a 93 dodge 250 (cummins of course) One of the power steering lines is leaking am just wondering how to tell the difference between the return and the pressure line? Thanks for your help in advance.

 

On older vehicles the line that was attached with a spring/band clamp was the low pressure return not sure if they continued to do this in 93.

 

Look at the pump, where the lines go into it. The high-pressure will have a crimped fitting on it, while the return will have a regular hose clamp on it. Both ends on the steering box have crimped fittings on them, so you can tell by looking at the lines on the steering box.

Chris

 

yup- return lines are considered low pressure so they use spring or hose clamps to secure them to the pump res.

 

Thanks all for your help i pretty much figured that but just wanted to make sure. This forumn is sure a good help.