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KYB 333351 Suspension Strut - Front Left
| Brand | KYB HW4019 |
|---|---|
| Item Grade | Standard Replacement |
| Package Contents | 1 Brake Shoes Hold Down Kit |
| Product line | Excel-G |
| Fits | —11 vehicles |
OEA replacement. Restores original ride control and handling without changing the design.
Twin-tube design. Nitrogen gas-charged construction helps maintain consistent damping performance.
Triple-lip fluid seal. Helps reduce the chance of oil and gas leakage.
Cross-references Gabriel G56634 and Monroe Shocks & Struts 71425 for the same application. See all 2.
KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Mazda Protege
The KYB Excel-G 333351 is a front left suspension strut for select Mazda Protege and Protege5 models. Built to restore original ride control, it focuses on steering response, stability, braking feel, and lane-change handling rather than changing the vehicle’s factory behavior.
Key Features
- OE-style replacement choice for Asian vehicles
- Restores designed control and handling for 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 and body motion
- Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
- Made in the USA
- R-stop design included
Product Details
KYB Excel-G struts are built on the same OE assembly lines used for KYB original equipment products and are calibrated to return the suspension to factory-designed performance. For Mazda Protege and Mazda Protege5 front left service, part number 333351 is an OEA-style replacement that supports consistent suspension response, including the operation of electronic safety systems that depend on proper tire, brake, and suspension performance. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71425 for the same application.
What This Strut Helps Address
- Excessive bouncing or poor rebound control
- Loose steering feel during turns or lane changes
- Nose dive and reduced braking stability
- Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping performance
- Noise and vibration from a worn front left strut assembly
Installation Notes
Fits 2001 Mazda Protege, front left; Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege, front left; Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, front left. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5427, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB101, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt.
Quality Assurance
KYB is a major OE supplier, and the Excel-G line is produced using OE-quality components and factory-calibrated damping to restore original suspension behavior for Mazda Protege applications. Part number 333351 is engineered for consistent fit and function in the specified front left position.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mazda | Protege | DX | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2003 | Mazda | Protege | ES | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2003 | Mazda | Protege | LX | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2003 | Mazda | Protege5 | — | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2002 | Mazda | Protege | DX | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2002 | Mazda | Protege | ES | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2002 | Mazda | Protege | LX | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2002 | Mazda | Protege5 | — | Front Left | Replace suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to manufacturer's instructions.; Excel-G |
| 2001 | Mazda | Protege | LX | Front Left | Recommended OEM Replacement; From 8/1/00; Excel-G |
| 2001 | Mazda | Protege | DX | Front Left | Recommended OEM Replacement; From 8/1/00; Excel-G |
| 2001 | Mazda | Protege | ES | Front Left | Recommended OEM Replacement; From 8/1/00; Excel-G |
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