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Re: magnets in the rear end housing to catch debris
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 8/22/1999

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Hi Wayne. Most GM differentials have a magnet, either fixed to the housing cover, or glued to the bottom of the casting. I do many differential overhauls and find metallic particles distributed throug... Login to read more.