KYB 236010 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Mazda MPV

The KYB Excel-G suspension strut is built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response on the Mazda MPV. This front left application is a direct OE-style replacement for 1989-1998 Mazda MPV models, excluding rear self-leveling setups.

Part number 236010 is part of KYB’s Excel-G line, a nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design assembled on KYB OE production lines with OE-quality components. For Mazda MPV owners looking for a front left strut that returns the vehicle to its designed handling balance, 236010 is a focused replacement choice.

Key Features

• Fits 1989-1998 Mazda MPV, front left
• OE-style replacement for Asian mini-vans
• Restores designed control and handling on the Mazda MPV
• 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
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction

Product Details

KYB Excel-G part number 236010 is engineered to return suspension performance to factory intent rather than change the vehicle’s ride character. It is a front left suspension strut for the Mazda MPV and is recommended for applications where original ride control, lane-change response, and braking stability need to be restored. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71965 for the same application.

The Excel-G line is designed for vehicles that rely on suspension geometry and damping consistency to support braking and electronic safety system performance. KYB also recommends replacing the strut mount with part number SM5115 and protecting the assembly with strut boot SB104 to help reduce noise, vibration, and contamination exposure.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or float in the front suspension
• Loose steering feel or delayed response during lane changes
• Nose dive during braking
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Noise and vibration from aging suspension components

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible with 1989-1998 Mazda MPV, front left, excluding rear self-leveling models. Verify compressed length, extended length, stroke, and upper mount thread specification before installation. For best results, inspect the strut mount and dust protection components at the same time, and confirm alignment after replacement.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a global OE supplier, and the Excel-G line is produced using OE-quality components on KYB assembly lines to restore original suspension performance. Part number 236010 is built to the same design approach used for original equipment replacement applications on the Mazda MPV.