DESCRIPTION
Front suspension is a MacPherson strut independent type suspension, with multiple links that connect strut to body and wheel bearing housing. (Scheme 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). (Scheme 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.
| Suspension Number | Application |
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| 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. |
| (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. |
VEHICLE SUSPENSION IDENTIFICATION
Scheme 1
Scheme 2
