KYB 3340195 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut

The KYB Excel-G suspension strut is built to restore original ride control, stability, braking response, lane-change behavior, and handling. This front left strut is a direct-fit OE-style replacement for select Hyundai and Kia applications, including Hyundai Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport, Santa Fe XL, and Kia Sorento models.

Part number 3340195 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. It is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics rather than change the ride feel.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement strut for Asian vehicles and Asian SUVs/crossovers
• Restores designed control, handling, and steering response
• 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
• Electronic safety systems rely on suspension performance that matches factory intent
• Recommended KYB strut mount: SM5873
• Recommended KYB strut boot: SB105

Product Details

KYB Excel-G is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket solution for drivers who want factory-correct suspension behavior. The compressed length is 15.27 inches, extended length is 22.4 inches, and stroke length is 7.13 inches. The upper mount thread specification is 12x1.25, and the unit includes an R-stop. This part number, 3340195, is a practical OE replacement choice for the front left position on select Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Hyundai Santa Fe XL, and Kia Sorento vehicles.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 73043 for the same application.

Common Problems This Strut Can Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps or dips
• Loose or unstable front-end feel during braking and cornering
• Reduced steering response during lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Noisy or harsh ride from a worn front left suspension strut

Installation Notes

Fits 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, front left. Fits 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, front left. Fits 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, front left. Fits 2014-2015 Kia Sorento, front left. Verify the vehicle’s original mounting style and thread specification before installation. KYB recommends replacing the strut mount with SM5873 and protecting the assembly with boot SB105 when servicing the front suspension.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and Excel-G is produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design is intended to restore factory-calibrated suspension performance for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications.