KYB 3340209 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut for Mazda CX-3

The KYB Excel-G 3340209 is a front right suspension strut for 2016-2021 Mazda CX-3 models. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability while maintaining OE-style performance.

As part of the KYB Excel-G line, this strut is made on KYB OE assembly lines and uses OE-quality components calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics. For Mazda CX-3 owners looking for a direct replacement front right strut, 3340209 is an OE-style choice.

Key Features

• Fits 2016-2021 Mazda CX-3, front right
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube suspension strut
• 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
• Supports proper operation of electronic safety systems by restoring suspension performance
• Upper mount type: 12X1.25
• Compressed length: 13.7 in; extended length: 21.06 in; stroke length: 7.36 in

Detailed Description

The KYB Excel-G 3340209 is engineered as an original equipment replacement strut for the Mazda CX-3 front right position. It is designed to restore the vehicle’s intended ride control, lane-change response, braking stability, and handling balance without changing the factory tuning. KYB’s Excel-G line is widely used by professional technicians because it follows OE-style construction and calibration standards.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286) for the same application. The KYB 3340209 also aligns with Mazda OE references DB4G34700A and DD5D34700A.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or float
• Reduced steering precision during turns or lane changes
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Noisy or unstable suspension behavior from a worn strut
• Loss of factory ride control on a Mazda CX-3 front right corner

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2016-2021 Mazda CX-3, front right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number SM5884, to reduce the chance of noise and vibration. Verify all mounting points, fastener condition, and alignment after installation.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is produced on the same KYB assembly lines used for original equipment components. The design uses OE-quality parts and OE-style calibration to restore factory performance on the Mazda CX-3.