Section 12 (Suspension - Front): Description

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Front suspension is a MacPherson strut independent type suspension, with multiple links that connect strut to body and wheel bearing housing. See Fig 1 . This article covers vehicles equipped with conventional gas charged struts.

Various suspensions are offered as options. Coil spring/shock absorber combination is documented through the corresponding part number on vehicle data sticker. These are identified by Part numbers. Suspension version installed in vehicle is indicated by factory weight code on Vehicle Data Sticker (arrow). See Fig 2 . Vehicle Data Sticker is located at rear in spare tire well, and in Maintenance manual. Standard suspension installed is 1BA. For optional suspensions, see VEHICLE SUSPENSION IDENTIFICATION table.

VEHICLE SUSPENSION IDENTIFICATION

Suspension Number

Application

1BA

Standard Suspension

1BE

Sport Suspension

1BP

⁽¹⁾ Rough Terrain Suspension 1

1BT

⁽²⁾ Rough Terrain Suspension 1+ & Slight Reinforcement

1BB

⁽³⁾ Rough Terrain Suspension 2

1BG

Suspension With Level Control System

1BC

⁽⁴⁾ Special Purpose Vehicle

1BH

Suspension For USA

1BJ

Suspension For Light Armor

1BY

⁽⁵⁾ Suspension For Allroad

1BV

Sports Suspension RS6 Quattro

2MC

⁽⁶⁾ Sports Suspension RS6 Quattro

2ME

⁽⁷⁾ Sport Suspension RS6 Quattro

⁽¹⁾	Curb weight position like 1BA, with spring limitation.

⁽²⁾	About 7 mm raised position.

⁽³⁾	About 20 mm raised position.

⁽⁴⁾	Fire Department, Medical Emergency, Police, Etc.

⁽⁵⁾	4-wheel air suspension.

⁽⁶⁾	With variable shock absorber.

⁽⁷⁾	Super sport suspension with shock absorber.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Suspension

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Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Data Sticker

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