KYB 235625 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Toyota Sienna

The KYB Excel-G 235625 is a front left suspension strut for 1998-2003 Toyota Sienna models. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body movement characteristics for drivers who want OE-style suspension performance.

Compatible with 1998-2003 Toyota Sienna, front left, this KYB Excel-G strut is calibrated to return the vehicle’s designed handling balance. The KYB Excel-G line is made on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components, and part number 235625 is a direct-fit suspension strut for this application.

Key Features

• Fits 1998-2003 Toyota Sienna, front left
• OE-style replacement from KYB Excel-G
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Made in USA
• Part number 235625

Product Details

KYB Excel-G is an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket replacement line focused on restoring factory ride characteristics rather than changing them. For the Toyota Sienna, this front left strut is engineered to support stable braking, lane-change response, and consistent suspension control. It also supports the operation of electronic safety systems by helping the suspension, brakes, and tires perform as the vehicle manufacturer intended. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71438 for the same application.

Common Issues This Strut Can Address

• Excessive bouncing or poor damping at the front left corner
• Loose steering feel or delayed response during lane changes
• Nose dive under braking
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn suspension control
• Noise or instability from a worn front suspension strut

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1998-2003 Toyota Sienna, front left. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify alignment after installation, and inspect related suspension components such as mounts, springs, and bushings before reassembly. Confirm the upper mount thread specification is 14X1.50 and check the compressed, extended, and stroke dimensions against the original part before installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is produced on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components. Part number 235625 is built to restore original designed performance for the Toyota Sienna front left suspension position.