What is this? Possible Speedometer connection?

[Fluxn83]

On my way home from a horror convention, just before I got on the highway, I noticed my speedometer wasn't working anymore. Then, I heard a clunk from underneathe the car. I pulled over, popped my head under the front driver side, and saw this hose with a connector. Nothing was leaking from it, so I duct taped it to the frame away from moving parts (which is why you see tape on the hose). Car drove absolutely fine, especially given that it was a hot day.

Anyone know if this is for the speedometer or something completely different? Safe to drive still as long as it's kept out of the way? Thank you!

-Fluxn83

[opethmike]

That's the angle drive; which drives the speedometer.

[Fluxn83]

That's the angle drive; which drives the speedometer.

I had a feeling. Thank you for clarifying, you are awesome!

[sdg3205]

I had a feeling. Thank you for clarifying, you are awesome!

Yeah, Mike's okay.

[Chris 16409]

I've never seen an angle drive shear off like that before? I wonder if the little snap rings that hold the angle drive to the nut failed?

[opethmike]

Yeah, Mike's okay.

When I'm not hopped up on ghost peppers.

I've never seen an angle drive shear off like that before? I wonder if the little snap rings that hold the angle drive to the nut failed?

Yeah, this brings up the concern of the axle nut on that wheel. If that is compromised from this incident, it could potentially cause a really nasty failure. I would suggest not driving the car again until the OP can verify that.

[Jason]

I've never seen an angle drive shear off like that before? I wonder if the little snap rings that hold the angle drive to the nut failed?

I had this happen recently with a brand new angle drive from DMCH. I installed it, gave the wheel a spin to make sure everything was working, and the angle drive just fell apart.

They sent me a replacement and that one has been fine.