GF32.50-P-2001SX ABC Suspension Strut, Component Description

GF32.50-P-2001SX ABC suspension strut, component description
- with CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) [model 221.1]

Component Identification:

Location
In each case the suspension struts are fastened at the bottom to the transverse control arm and at the top to the spring tower.

Task
The suspension struts take over the implementation of the following functions:
^ Suspension
^ Level control
^ Level adjustment
^ Damping

The suspension struts form a unit consisting of hydraulic cylinder, steel spring and shock absorber.

Function
The suspension struts are supplied with oil pressure depending on the driving condition and selected setting. Oil pressure is supplied via the ABC front axle valve unit (Y36/1) or via the ABC rear axle valve unit (Y36/2).