A VENT HOSE
what is the Torque spec for rear axle hub nut on a 2002 ford explorer
On a 2003 Ford Explorer : Open the drivers door and there is an information sticker on the latch pillar You will find the axle code under " axle " Once you have the axle code you can determine the axle ratio
29 mm axle nut
No
35mm
The 2000 Ford Explorer owners manual shows : Motorcraft SAE 80 W - 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant for the FRONT axle
203 lbs
nothing should be done with vent hose. it is there so the diff can vent when pressure builds up while driving. the hose is to stop dirt and moisture entering thru an open hole It shouldn't be hanging down. It should be secured up above the rear axle on the frame or cross support with enough slack to allow the axle to travel up and down.
That would be ( 3.73 )
Under the axle tube directly below the leaf springs ( factory jack used with Explorer )
3.55 look for metal plate on one of the sides of the differential
On your Ford Explorer , 4x4 , you have a leak at the PASSENGER side front axle seal ( I have had my passenger side front axle seal changed 3 times now on my 1995 Ford Explorer ) The seal doesn't cost very much , the cost is the labor and I would say it takes about 1 and 1/4 hours to do the job