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
   • HP = Performance sport suspension
     Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Label

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   • 60BAX =E60, E61 AWD
   • MSP = M Sport suspension
   • CHL = China Long
   • Optional extra 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 Spacer Ring

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