32 00... Identifying Suspension From Label On Front Axle

Label: 

1. BMW part number
2. Type of suspension

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Label

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• BA = Standard suspension (basic)
• SP = Sport suspension or rough road package
• HP = Performance sport suspension
• 60BAX = E60, E61 AWD
• MSP = M Sport suspension
• CHL = China Long
• Optional extra 815 = rough road package

In the case of "SP" identification, there is a further distinction between:

• Sport suspension without  spacer ring (A)
• Rough road package with  spacer ring (A) above the support bearing

Fig 2: Identifying Spacer Ring

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