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

Label: 

1. BMW part number
2. Type of suspension
   • = Standard suspension (basic)

   BA

   • = Sport suspension or rough road package

   SP

   • =E60, E61 AWD

   60BAX

   • = M Sport suspension

   MSP

   • = China Long

   CHL

   • = rough road package

   Option

   SA

   815

   Fig 1: Identifying Suspension From Label On Front Axle

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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 Sport Suspension Without Spacer Ring

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