KYB 333276 Suspension Strut - Rear Right

KYB Excel-G Rear Right Strut for Mazda Protege

The KYB Excel-G 333276 is a rear right suspension strut for select Mazda Protege and Protege5 models. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability while maintaining the vehicle’s designed handling balance.

As part of the KYB Excel-G line, this strut is an OE-style replacement made on KYB’s OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. It is calibrated to return the suspension to factory performance characteristics rather than alter them.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement for Asian vehicles
• Restores designed control and handling on Mazda Protege applications
• 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, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Made in USA
• R-stop design included

Detailed Description

KYB Excel-G part number 333276 is engineered for rear right suspension service on 1999-2003 Mazda Protege and 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5 models. It uses a nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design with a compressed length of 15.24, extended length of 23.35, and stroke length of 8.11. The upper mount type is 12X1.25. This strut is built to help restore the vehicle’s original ride control, braking stability, lane-change response, and handling consistency. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71588 for the same application.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or poor damping at the rear right corner
• Reduced stability during braking and lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn suspension control
• Noisy or inconsistent ride behavior from a fatigued strut
• Loss of factory handling feel on Mazda Protege and Protege5 models

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1999-2003 Mazda Protege, rear right, and 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, rear right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5457, to reduce noise and vibration. A KYB strut boot, part number SB102, helps protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and the Excel-G line is produced on the same KYB assembly lines used for original equipment applications. The design uses OE-quality components and factory-style calibration to support consistent suspension performance on Mazda Protege and Protege5 vehicles.