djsprinklesnjo

on the drivers side of the rear axle. there are about 3 soft rubber tubes. it looks like its part of the brake lines. however its a soft rubber tube that connect to the top of the axle and heads up into the body almost.

i think i saw something like an axle vent tube,

reason i ask is, while i was under my car and saw that this rube is cut and broken in 3 spots. there is no oil or fluid leaking out, so what can it be for.

Mr. Classic EFI

Your right its the vent tube.

djsprinklesnjo

whats it do? vent tube for what? the axle? does it serve any real purpose and should i be concerned with replacing it right away?

68pony5

The vent hose does just that. Lets air in/out of rear axle. The tube is supposed to be routing up and through a place in the undernearth sheet metal through a grommet/hole. This tube keeps water/dirt etc. from entering the axle. Yes you need to replace it...at somepoint. Don't want water in your axle. NPD, for one, sells a kit with a hose, clamp, gromment and screw. It is about 10 bucks and is a 10-15 minute job. I replaced mine a few months back. If it not a daily driver and only driven on sunny days then you should be ok until you get to it.

68pony5