KYB 3340309 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Transit Connect and Focus

KYB Excel-G part number 3340309 is a front left suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, stopping response, lane-change feel, and handling. It is an OE-style replacement for select Ford applications, including the Transit Connect and Focus.

Excel-G Product Line Details

The KYB Excel-G line is calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed performance characteristics rather than alter ride behavior. This strut is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components, which is why it is classified as Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA).

Key Features

• Part number 3340309 front left suspension strut
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• Internal rebound spring included
• Upper mount type: 12x1.25
• Compressed length: 10.55 in.
• Extended length: 17.68 in.
• Stroke length: 7.13 in.
• OE-style calibration for original handling response

Detailed Description

KYB 3340309 is engineered for drivers who want the vehicle to respond the way it was originally tuned. On the Ford Transit Connect and Ford Focus, this front left strut helps restore controlled suspension movement, consistent steering response, and stable braking behavior. It is built with the same quality standards used in KYB OEM production, making it a direct-fit replacement choice for service work on these applications.

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

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or oscillation after bumps
• Reduced steering precision during lane changes
• Nose dive during braking
• Uneven ride control at the front left corner
• Loss of original suspension feel on Ford Transit Connect and Focus models

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2014-2023 Ford Transit Connect, Front Left. Recommended OEM Replacement; Excel-G.
• Fits 2014-2018 Ford Focus, Front Left. Recommended OEM Replacement; Excel-G.
• Verify upper mount thread specification and compressed/extended length before installation.
• Inspect related suspension components, including mounts and bushings, during strut replacement.
• Professional installation and alignment are recommended after replacement.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is produced on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. Part number 3340309 is built to restore designed suspension performance for the listed Ford applications.