Suspension Codes Explained

2004 Audi A4 Sedan (8E2) L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB)SECTION Suspension Codes Explained




Clarification of weight Production Relevant numbers (PR No.)
For improved alignment, spring / suspension strut allocation is divided into weight Production Relevant numbers.
The type of spring/suspension strut combination installed in vehicle is documented on the vehicle data plate through the corresponding PR No.

Example of a vehicle data plate





- PR No. for front axle is at location - A -
- PR No. for rear axle is at location - B -

Vehicle data plate is located in spare tire well and in service schedule.
Using the PR No., locate the appropriate spring/suspension strut combination.
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