Identifying Suspension Variations

Various suspensions are offered as options. These variations are identified by part numbers. Running gear version installed in vehicle is indicated by the factory weight code on the vehicle data plate. See Fig 1 . Vehicle data plate is located in spare tire well and in service book. The following table identifies suspension versions. Identifying proper suspension version is critical for wheel alignment. See IDENTIFYING SUSPENSION VARIATIONS table.

IDENTIFYING SUSPENSION VARIATIONS

Suspension Identification Code

Suspension Variation

1BA

Standard Suspension

1BE

Sport Suspension

1BP

⁽¹⁾ Rough Terrain Suspension 1

1BT

⁽²⁾ Rough Terrain Suspension 1+

1BB

⁽³⁾ Rough Terrain Suspension 2

1BG

Suspension With Level Control System

1BC

⁽⁴⁾ Special-Purpose Vehicles

1BH

Suspension For USA

1BD

S6 Sport Suspension

1BJ

Suspension For Light Armor

1BY

Suspension For Allroad (4-Wheel Air Suspension)

1BV

Sports Suspension, RS6 Quattro (GmbH)

2MC

Sports Suspension, RS6 Quattro (Variable Shock, GmbH)

2ME

Sports Suspension, RS6 Quattro (Super Sport With Shock Absorber, GmbH)

⁽¹⁾	Curb weight position like 1BA, but with spring limitation.

⁽²⁾	Slight reinforcement raised about 7 mm.

⁽³⁾	Raised about 20 mm.

⁽⁴⁾	Fire department, medical emergency, police, etc.

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Variation On Vehicle Data Plate

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