1992 M998 HMMWV Hub Question

[shor2832]

I was just looking everything over today and saw oil leaking on the tire of the front right hub. I immediately thought the worst - blown seal or something but it seams this rubber line isn't connected to the hub. Is it a breather? The oil was definitely coming from this area. Any thoughts?

 

[NDT]

It is a breather, look for a small poly line that should be attached there. I would reconnect the line, refill the hub, clean the oil up, and go for a ride. Most likely the oil is coming from the seal.

 

[shor2832]

Yes you can see the breather line in the pic. The wierd thing is it is too short by about four inches to connect- the clamp is still on the end and everything. It is carefully routed and held in place with about four or five hangers.