KYB 338106 Suspension Strut - Front Right

KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut for Accent and Rio

KYB Excel-G part number 338106 is a front right suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, braking response, and steering feel. It is a direct OE-style replacement for select Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio applications, with vehicle-specific damping calibrated for factory-like handling.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement for Asian vehicles, including Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio
• Restores designed control and handling for the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio front suspension
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Hand-assembled, vehicle-specific damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• R-stop design is included for rebound control

Product Details

The KYB Excel-G line is engineered to return the suspension to its original operating characteristics rather than change the vehicle’s feel. Part number 338106 is made on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components and is calibrated for the front right position on 2012-2017 Hyundai Accent and 2012-2017 Kia Rio models. This makes it a practical choice when replacing a worn front right suspension strut on a Hyundai Accent or Kia Rio and maintaining factory-style ride behavior.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72706 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or poor rebound control
• Loose steering feel or delayed lane-change response
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping
• Nose dive during braking and reduced stability in turns
• Noise or vibration from a fatigued front strut assembly

Installation Notes

Fits 2012-2017 Hyundai Accent, front right. Fits 2012-2017 Kia Rio, front right. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For reduced noise and vibration, KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5818. To help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt, KYB recommends a strut boot, part number SB132.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and the Excel-G line is built on the same assembly lines used for original equipment production. Part number 338106 uses OE-quality components and application-specific valving to restore factory-designed suspension performance.