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Old 02-07-2019, 09:56 PM
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Hey guys.

So question. I'm currently reassembling my engine, and there's a cable/hose/cord of some sort that I can't figure out its purpose?

It goes beneath the the engine at the driver's side, runs briefly next to the oil lines, and then turns near a bracket that holds the oil lines in place. From there it enters what looks to be a sort of wire loom, and towards the driver's wheel well. However, I cannot for the life of me find it's other end.

I took a pic of it. Anyone know what it is?
 
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Old 02-07-2019, 10:07 PM
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Vent for the front diff. You'll have another one on the back of the motor up against the firewall for the transfer case.
 
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Old 02-07-2019, 10:13 PM
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Huh. That would make sense actually. Hadn't thought of it being a vent tube. Any reason why it's capped off though? And is there a particular place it should be sitting or a clip it should be hooked into to hold it up?
 
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Old 02-07-2019, 10:26 PM
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Cap portion should turn/spin. There is plastic hoop dealie that fastens it to the the inner side of the main fender, between abs and front headlight. They break easy, mine's ziptied.

The cap movement I assume allows for venting.
 

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Good to know! Much oblidged!
 
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