That's what others are saying too, Duke. However the FSM shows the preload torque for ASD diffs to be the same spec as LSD diffs (80-160Nm, or about 60-120 lb-ft). That's twice the spec for an open diff (40-90Nm spec). And the 190E-16 LSD has almost identical internal clutches & side gears when comparing the part numbers to the 124 diesel ASD.


Update: That's because ASD does have a normal LSD ring gear carrier!

They are LSD as well as ASD. Stock amount of lock is 15% (some say it's 35%). This is present without the ASD system operative. I have some Bosch sourced documentation for it. ASD Works under 40 km/h and claims to lock up up to 100% (unverified but don't know why it would lie).

They do seem to axle tramp badly even on brand new cars the press mentioned it.

Check this video I made!!!

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-89451780287524338&hl=en-GB

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