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Explanations Of Production Control Numbers (Pr Number): Notes

The vehicle data plate documents which front/rear axle or tire pressure monitoring system is installed using the corresponding PR numbers.

There is a vehicle data label in the spare wheel well and also one in the customer Maintenance booklet.

Front/Rear Axle 

The front/rear axle PR No. is in illustration -A- and -B-.

Fig 1: Identifying Production Control Numbers
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-- The front axle PR number is item -A-.

-- Item -B- shows the PR number for the rear axle.

Use the PR number to find the correct shock absorber combination in the Parts Information.

Suspension Versions 

The suspension version PR No. is in illustration -arrow-

Fig 2: Identifying Production Control Numbers
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In this example the vehicle has standard suspension 1BK installed.

1BK = Standard suspension

2MA = Sport suspension

2MB = Sport suspension S8

1BY = heavy duty suspension