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Information on weight codes (code number)
From model year 1998 , spring/shock
assemblies will be classified according to weight
codes (code number) so that suspension
components can be matched easily. The spring/shock assemblies installed in the
vehicle is indicated by the weight code on the
vehicle data label.
Example of vehicle data label
The vehicle data label is located in the spare wheel well and in the vehicle
Maintenance booklet.
The weight codes can be used to identify the correct spring/shock
assemblies on the parts catalog microfiche. A - Weight code for front suspension
B - Weight code for rear suspension
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The weight code for the different suspension versions is indicated by the
arrow in the illustration.
Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary items
1BA: Standard suspension1BE: Sport suspension 1BB: Heavy duty suspension (approx. 20 mm or 0.79 in. higher)1BC: Special purpose vehicles1BD: Sport suspension, Audi S41BH: USA1BT: Heavy duty suspension (approx. 7 mm or 0.28 in. higher)1BP: Heavy duty suspension (ride height same as 1BA but with limited
bump) VAG1752/1 VAG1752/2 VAG1752/7
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