Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
The needle stamping system 360 - VRM - BMW is required to stamp the vehicle
identification number.
Order number: 81 43 2 155 736
Sourcing reference:
BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue.
Fig. 243: Identifying Display, Mains Adapter, Needle Stamping Unit,
Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect
This is not necessary for technical reasons and causes the manufacturer not
to recognize the unnecessarily
removed shock absorbers as defective par