3200... Identifying suspension from label on front axle

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NOTE: The type of suspension can be identified from the label on the spring strut/shock absorber.

Label:

BMW part number
Type of suspension

Fig 1: Identifying BMW Part Number And Suspension Label
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- BA = Standard suspension (basic)
- SP = Sport suspension or rough road package
- HP = Performance sport suspension
- 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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