Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Identifying Suspension Variations
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.
| Suspension Identification Code | Suspension Variation | ||||||||
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| 1BA | Standard Suspension | ||||||||
| 1BE | Sport Suspension | ||||||||
| 1BP | (1) Rough Terrain Suspension 1 | ||||||||
| 1BT | (2) Rough Terrain Suspension 1+ | ||||||||
| 1BB | (3) Rough Terrain Suspension 2 | ||||||||
| 1BG | Suspension With Level Control System | ||||||||
| 1BC | (4) Special-Purpose Vehicles | ||||||||
| 1BH | Suspension For USA | ||||||||
| 1BD | S6 Sport Suspension | ||||||||
| 1BJ | Suspension For Light Armor | ||||||||
| 1BY | Suspension For Allroad (4-Wheel Air Suspension) | ||||||||
| 1BV | Sports Suspension, RS6 Quattro (GmbH) | ||||||||
| 2MC | Sports Suspension, RS6 Quattro (Variable Shock, GmbH) | ||||||||
| 2ME | Sports Suspension, RS6 Quattro (Super Sport With Shock Absorber, GmbH) | ||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.