KYB 340048 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Acura TSX

The KYB Excel-G 340048 is a front left suspension strut for 2009-2014 Acura TSX models. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body movement characteristics while maintaining OE-style performance.

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is KYB’s OEA replacement line, produced on the same assembly lines used for OE applications and calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed handling balance. This suspension strut uses a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design with OE-quality components and vehicle-specific damping control.

Key Features

• Fits 2009-2014 Acura TSX, front left
• KYB Excel-G 340048 is an OE-style replacement strut for Asian vehicles
• Restores designed control, stability, stopping response, and lane-change handling
• 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
• Internal rebound spring included; R-stop included
• Upper mount type: 10x1.25

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bounce or reduced damping at the front left corner
• Loose steering feel or delayed response during lane changes
• Uneven body control over bumps and rough pavement
• Suspension wear that affects braking stability and electronic safety system performance
• Oil seepage or gas leakage from an aging front strut

Installation Notes

Fits 2009-2014 Acura TSX, front left. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify compressed length, extended length, stroke length, and upper mount thread specification before installation. A KYB strut boot, part number SB108, is recommended for added protection against dirt, debris, and salt. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72771 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and Excel-G is built to OE-quality standards on KYB production lines. Part number 340048 is engineered to restore original suspension behavior for the Acura TSX platform rather than alter it.