rear axel hose seperated from my dodge

[reinhard1]

i have a 2002 dodge 4x4 tree quarter ton truck. i noticed today something hanging from my rear axel. it was a rubber hose with a white plastic conection seperated from wherever it was connected to. it was located on the drivers side of the rear axel. no liquid comming out so i would think it is an air hose of somekind. poor mechanic, so could someone tell me where it belongs or what it does. thanks and good luck.

[psepuncher]

sounds like an air bleed line for 4x4 diff locker

prolly don't want water getting in it

[Macgyver55]

Reinhard, its more than likely the axle vent hose. Look dirctly above or near it on the body and there should be some type of clip or holder for it. If not, find a way to attach it there.

[blakeb]

its norm, it is the vent for the diff.

[reinhard1]

thank you guys,you have been real helpfull. i realy appreciated. good luck.