KYB 333182 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut for Mazda Protege

The KYB Excel-G 333182 is a front right suspension strut for 1995-1998 Mazda Protege models. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body movement characteristics while maintaining OE-style handling.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement strut for Asian vehicles
• Restores designed control and handling on the Mazda Protege
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact and steering response
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Made in the USA
• Part number: 333182

Product Details

KYB Excel-G is KYB’s OE-style replacement line for drivers who want factory-correct suspension behavior rather than a changed ride feel. This 333182 strut is engineered on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components and calibrated to return the Mazda Protege to its original suspension response. It is a direct fit for the front right position on 1995-1998 Mazda Protege models, and it cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71693 for the same application.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or poor damping at the front right corner
• Reduced steering response during lane changes and cornering
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn suspension control
• Noise or fluid leakage from an aging strut assembly
• Alignment instability from flex in the strut body or bracket

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1995-1998 Mazda Protege, front right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5150, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB101, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt. Verify upper mount thread size 12x1.25 and confirm compressed length 12.99 in., extended length 18.98 in., and stroke length 5.98 in. before installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is built to OE standards on KYB production lines. The 333182 is designed to restore original suspension performance for the Mazda Protege while supporting proper operation of vehicle systems that depend on suspension, brakes, and tires working as engineered.