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:
1. BMW part number
2. Type of suspension
- 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