Rear Brake line Gear oil what does it all mean/

[MDDYATV]

So I went out to the bronco today during lunch and found a puddle of gear oil under the rear axle under further investigation I found that it a flexible line that attached to the rear axle at the same place as the flexible brake line that connects to the hard lines. I am not sure what this is it seems to be a vent line but it goes up by the gass tank. it looks like an easy fix. can anyone tell me for sure what it is I had a LMC catalog in the bronco but could not find that part. so can I just square off the end and rezip tie it or what?

 

[Roadkill]

You are exactly right, it's the vent for the axle. Just square up the end and zip tie it back on.

 

[MDDYATV]

Thanks now I guess I need to change the oil in the rear end I dont know how long I have been leaking it or how much is in there.

 

[bigtrux]

Just find out what fluid you need and take the fill plug out and fill it till it is at the bottom of the fill hole ? unless you want to replace differanital cover seal ..... good luck ...