KYB 3340198 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut

The KYB Excel-G suspension strut is built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response for select Hyundai and Kia applications. This front right strut is calibrated to return the vehicle’s designed handling characteristics without changing the factory feel.

Compatible with 2012-2017 Hyundai Azera, 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza, 2016 Kia Optima, 2014-2015 Hyundai Sonata, 2012-2015 Kia Optima, and 2013 Hyundai Sonata front right applications, KYB part number 3340198 is an OE-style replacement for drivers addressing worn suspension performance.

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube strut line assembled on KYB OE production lines using OE-quality components. It is engineered to restore factory damping behavior, with vehicle-specific valving that helps maintain tire contact, steering response, and body control.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement for Asian vehicles, including Hyundai and Kia applications
• Restores designed control, handling, and lane-change response
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Hand-assembled, vehicle-specific damping valves manage body movement and tire contact
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• R-stop and B-stop design details are included in the product specification
• Upper mount type: 12X1.25
• Compressed length: 13.66 in; extended length: 20.63 in; stroke length: 6.97 in

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or reduced damping control
• Loose steering feel or delayed response
• Body roll during turns and lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn suspension damping
• Noise or vibration associated with aging front suspension components

Installation Notes

Fits 2012-2017 Hyundai Azera, front right; 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza, front right; 2016 Kia Optima, front right; 2014-2015 Hyundai Sonata, front right; 2012-2015 Kia Optima, front right; and 2013 Hyundai Sonata, front right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions where specified. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5777, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB116, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and Excel-G is produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focus is restoring original suspension performance for the specified Hyundai and Kia fitments, including KYB part number 3340198.