32 00... Identifying Suspension From Label On Front Axle

Label: 

1. BMW part number
2. Type of suspension
   Fig 1: Identifying Type Of Suspension And BMW Components Number Label

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   • BA = Standard suspension (basic)
   • SP = Sport suspension or rough road package
   • 60BAX = E60, E61 AWD
   • MSP = M Sport suspension
   • CHL = China Long
   • Option SA 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
  Fig 2: Identifying Sport Suspension Spacer Ring

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