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Old 08-29-2010, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Renntag View Post
Shocked to see "Posi Traction" listed in a Mercedes Forum, I decided to read and comment.

This name is the branded LSD of general motors and inaccurately used to describe far too many differentials. ( no disrespect to the OP ).

below info found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_slip_differential

Enjoy.

Can anyone comment on codes/markings on the mercedes diff tags that indicate an LSD?
Per your attachment it is in fact a generecized term now. No sense getting your panties in a wad over it.
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