32 00 ... Identifying suspension from label on front axle

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NOTE: The type of suspension can be identified from the label on the spring strut/shock absorber.

Label:

BMW part number
Type of suspension
- BA = Standard suspension (basic)

- SP = Sport suspension or rough road package SP

- 60BAX = E60, E61 AWD

- MSP = M Sport suspension

- CHL = China Long

- Option SA 815 = rough road package

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Strut/Shock Absorber Label

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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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