Steering and Suspension: Application and ID

Suspension Codes

Information on weight codes (code number).
From Model Year 1998, spring/shock assemblies will be classified according to weight codes (code number) so that suspension components can be matched easily.
The spring/shock assembly installed in the vehicle is indicated by the weight code on the vehicle data label.


Example of vehicle data label





In this example the vehicle is installed with the standard suspension, version 1BA (arrow).
The vehicle data label is located in the spare wheel recess and in the vehicle Maintenance booklet.
Factory codes for the suspension:
- 1BA: Standard suspension
- 1BE: Sport suspension
- 1BB: Heavy duty suspension (approximately 20 mm (3/4 inch) higher)
- 1BC: Special purpose vehicles
- 1BD: Sport suspension, Audi S4
- 1BH: USA
- 1BT: Heavy duty suspension (approximately 7 mm or 1/4 inch higher)
- 1BP: Heavy duty suspension (same ride height as 1BA but with limited bump)