Technical modifications - Level control with ADS 140 Models 129. - RA3200129TA01X

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Model	Description	Modification and benefits	Introduction	Op. No.
129	Load factor switch	Technical improvements have made the load-factor switch redundant.	December 89 to July 90
129	Pressure supply bolt on distribution valve	6-point Allen bolt replaced by hexagon bolt.	September 90	(32-0630) 32-0650
129	Front strut assemblies	Clamp joint at strut/steering knuckle increased from 13.5 to 15 mm in diameter. M14 x 1.5 bolt torque specification: 200 Nm.	February 92	32-0605
140	Rear damper valves	Damper setting revised to combat knocking noises at the rear.	July 92	32-0680
129	Damper valves	Damper valves and hydraulic line routing revised at both front and rear.	October 92	32-0680
129	ADS control unit	Located in module box. Plug connector for Comfort/Sport selection deleted from wiring harness at the same time.	October 92
129	Fluid drain plug	Modified drain plug on rear level controller.	October 92	(32-0630)
140				32-0670
140	Front ADS shock absorber units	Optimized shock absorber production procedures for lower mount.	May 93	32-0605
129 140	Wheel/body acceleration sensor	Modified casing, interchangeable with earlier version.	July 93	32-0600
129 140	Damper valves	Modified damper valves: Model 129: Front and rear. Model 140: Rear. Electrical wire connected directly to damper valve.	July 93	32-0680
140	Rear strut assemblies	Upper strut mount bushing modified to suppress knocking noises.	October 93	32-0610
140	Front ADS shock absorber units	Electrical wire connected directly to damper valve.	February 94	32-0605