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

Label: 

1. BMW part number
2. Type of suspension

   - BA = Standard suspension (basic)

   - SP = Sport suspension or rough road package SP

   - 60BAX = E60, E61 AWD

   - MSP = M Sport suspension

   - CHL = China Long

   - Option SA 815 = rough road package

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Strut/Shock Absorber Label

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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 Spacer Ring

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