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Identifying Suspension Variations

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Various suspensions are offered as options. These variations are identified by part numbers. Running gear version installed in vehicle is indicated by the factory weight code on the vehicle data plate. See Fig 1 . Vehicle data plate is located in spare tire well and in service book. The following table identifies suspension versions. Identifying proper suspension version is critical for wheel alignment. See IDENTIFYING SUSPENSION VARIATIONS  table.

IDENTIFYING SUSPENSION VARIATIONS

Suspension Identification Code Suspension Variation
1BA Standard
1BE (1) Sport
1BD S4 Sport
1BR (2) Comfort (Rough Road)
1BV Sports (Quattro GmbH)
(1) Sport suspension is 20 mm lower than 1BA suspension.
(2) Comfort (rough road suspension is 13 mm higher than 1BA suspension.
Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Variation On Vehicle Data Plate
G00191441Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.