KYB 3340194 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut

The KYB Excel-G suspension strut is built to restore original ride control, stability, braking response, and handling on select Hyundai and Kia applications. This front right strut is calibrated to OE-style performance and is a direct replacement for vehicles that need predictable damping and consistent road feel.

For Hyundai Santa Fe XL, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and Kia Sorento front right applications, part number 3340194 is an OE-style replacement from KYB’s Excel-G line. KYB manufactures Excel-G on the same assembly lines used for OE supply, using OE-quality components and vehicle-specific damping to maintain factory-designed suspension behavior.

Key Features

• Fits 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, front right
• Fits 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, front right
• Fits 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, front right
• Fits 2014-2015 Kia Sorento, front right
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design for controlled damping
• 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
• R-stop included; dust cover, internal rebound spring, and B-stop are not included
• Upper mount thread size: 12x1.25

Detailed Description

KYB Excel-G part number 3340194 is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket replacement for import SUVs and crossovers. It is designed to restore the suspension’s original control characteristics rather than change ride behavior, making it a practical choice when the goal is to return the vehicle to factory-like handling. The Excel-G line is widely used for Hyundai Santa Fe XL, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and Kia Sorento front right service work where consistent damping and steering response matter.

This strut uses a twin-tube, nitrogen gas-charged construction with OE-quality components and application-specific valving. KYB also recommends replacing the strut mount and protecting the assembly with a strut boot to reduce noise, vibration, and contamination exposure. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 73042 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or oscillation after bumps
• Reduced steering response during lane changes
• Front-end instability under braking or cornering
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Noise and vibration from a fatigued front strut assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Install on the front right position only for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications. Verify compressed length, extended length, and upper mount thread size before installation. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5873, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB105, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and road salt. Professional installation and a post-installation alignment are recommended after suspension service.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and the Excel-G line is produced on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focus is restoring original suspension performance for the vehicle’s intended control, stability, and handling characteristics.