KYB 3340218 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Kia Soul

The KYB Excel-G 3340218 is a front left suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change responsiveness, and handling. It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components for a direct replacement on select Kia Soul and Kia Soul EV applications.

Key Features

• KYB Excel-G line calibrated to restore original suspension performance
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension strut design
• Front left position for select Kia Soul and Kia Soul EV models
• Compressed length: 14.01 in; extended length: 21.02 in; stroke length: 7.01 in
• Upper mount type: 12x1.25
• OE-style replacement built on KYB OEM production lines
• Part number 3340218 for easy catalog matching

Product Details

KYB Excel-G is the brand’s OEA-style replacement line, focused on returning the vehicle to its original designed suspension behavior rather than changing ride characteristics. For Kia Soul owners, the KYB 3340218 front left strut supports consistent damping and steering response on 2014-2019 Kia Soul and 2015-2019 Kia Soul EV applications. If you are searching for a front left strut for Kia Soul 2014-2019 or a KYB 3340218 replacement for Kia Soul EV front left suspension service, this part matches those confirmed applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps
• Loose or unstable front-end feel
• Reduced lane-change response
• Uneven damping from a worn strut
• Noise or harshness from suspension wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Install on the front left corner only. Verify the upper mount thread specification is 12x1.25 before installation and compare compressed, extended, and stroke dimensions to the removed unit. For best results, replace suspension components in matched pairs when wear is present on both sides, and confirm alignment after strut replacement.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a global OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is produced using the same OE-quality manufacturing approach used for original equipment applications. The 3340218 is built to restore factory-style ride control for compatible Kia Soul and Kia Soul EV fitments.

• Fits 2014-2019 Kia Soul, Front Left
• Fits 2015-2019 Kia Soul EV, Front Left