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GF32.50-P-2001RI ABC Suspension Strut, Component Description



GF32.50-P-2001RI ABC suspension strut, component description
- with CODE (487) Active body control (ABC)
- as of model year 09


Component Identification:





Location
The front axle suspension struts are secured to the bottom of the transverse control arm and to the top of the body spring tower.

The rear axle suspension struts are secured to the bottom of the spring control arm and to the top of the spring tower.

Task
The suspension struts perform the following functions:
- Suspension
- Level control
- Level adjustment
- Damping

Design
The suspension struts form a unit consisting of hydraulic cylinder, steel spring and shock absorber.